Divorce Lawyer Handling Modifications of Court Orders
It is a natural part of life for circumstances to change, and fortunately there is legal recourse in these situations in order to alter the original terms of your divorce agreement. By talking to you about your particular situation and your options in this regard, Gordon K. Rea can help you make the right choice about retaining legal counsel and pursuing a modification. We take on a limited number of cases to ensure we can devote the time and energy to representing your interests to the best of our ability.
When there is a change in circumstances following a divorce or a court order for spousal or child support, a person may ask the courts for a modification. As a rule in Missouri, child support and child custody decisions are never final decisions. The Missouri court which made the original support or custody decision retains continuing jurisdiction over the children of the divorce as long as at least one party to the divorce remains in Missouri. A modification would allow for a person to request either an increase or decrease in parental custody and for an increase or decrease in the child support obligation.
Some common reasons for modifications of child support include:
• One parent's income drastically increases or decreases
• The Family Support Division is processing a change of support.
• DNA Testing: New Law Permits Fathers to Challenge Paternity
• Parent ordered to pay support involuntary loses employment
• Paying parent has new obligation to support a child from another marriage or relationship
• Change in the amount of time spent with child by non-custodial parent
• Change in the medical or educational circumstances of supported child
St. Louis Area Family Law Attorney
Whether you are seeking to increase or reduce an existing court order for support, the Law Offices of Gordon K. Rea can help you. We offer outstanding legal advice, and guidance for child custody and spousal support issues. We can help to negotiate the terms of an agreement in the effort to safeguard your future. An experienced St. Louis Area modification attorney, Gordan K. Rea can meet with you at any time during a free and private case consultation.
The best choice that a person can make to protect themselves, their children and their future is to hire a professional St. Louis Area attorney who has the legal knowledge and skill to obtain the best outcome possible. Please contact Gordon K. Rea immediately to see if you qualify for a modification.