Jacksonville Fathers' Rights Attorney

Understanding the Modification of Orders

When it comes to court orders relating to alimony, child support or child custody, things are subject to change. As time goes by, it is not uncommon for there to be a significant change in circumstances that would warrant a modification for spousal support, child support, or child custody and visitation. Such situations that would warrant a change would include: a job loss, or a cut in pay on behalf of the paying parent, or an ex-spouse who is now making a comfortable living among others.

Because child support payments are not retroactive, the father would have to petition the courts for a downward modification of child support before his support obligation would be decreased. If you have recently lost your job, or if you have had a significant decrease in income, it would be best to petition the courts sooner than later so your payments can be modified. Fathers may also wish to petition for a modification for alimony or spousal support. Perhaps their ex-wife is now earning a good living, or perhaps their own income has changed and they desire to make a change to their monthly alimony payments. In either case, it's important to discuss the details with a qualified Jacksonville fathers' rights lawyer who can inform you of your legal rights.

How a Jacksonville Fathers' Rights Attorney Can Help

Another very important reason that a father may need to petition the courts for a modification involves child custody and visitation. Fathers may desire to change their child custody arrangement for any number of reasons. They may have reason to believe that the child's mother is not taking proper care of the child. They may suspect child abuse, or neglect on behalf of the mother or her partner, or they may suspect the mother is abusing alcohol or drugs. Other times the child may have a closer relationship with the father and desire to live with him, as opposed to the mother. Child custody and visitation issues are very sensitive in nature and should be handled with the utmost level of care by a compassionate attorney.

If you need help with any type of modification to an existing court order, a Jacksonville fathers' rights attorney from Ellering | Hutchinson would like to help. Our legal team has extensive experience in protecting the rights of fathers, and we would like to help you reach your goals in your family law matter. Time is of the essence in all modification cases, so you are urged to contact us today!

To learn more about modifying court orders, contact a Jacksonville fathers' rights lawyer from our legal team to discuss your case!