As with anything in life, situations often change. The same can be said about a divorce decree. Sometimes they need to be amended or modified for whatever reason. Maybe emotions have tapered off and you want to make the stipulations of the decree a little more relaxed. Or maybe you feel you have been too lenient and the other party isn’t living up to their end of the decree so now you have to tighten the reins and put your foot down. Whatever the case may be, we here at The Law Offices of Stephanie L. Mahdavi can help. We have 19 years of experience practicing family law and we are proficient in divorce modifications.
If you need help modifying your divorce decree, don’t be hesitant to call me, Stephanie L. Mahdavi, or one of my legal professionals. We are at the top of our game in Thousand Oaks when it comes to modifications. Our goal is to make sure you walk away happy and content with not just us, but what we have accomplished for you. Give us a call today for a consultation and let us put together a winning strategy for you.
Child Custody – A parent can request a modification if that parent relocates or if that parent has a significant change in his or her lifestyle. Child custody modifications can also be made if the parent with less parenting time wants more time their kid. The court will take numerous factors into consideration before rendering a decision either in favor or against the modification.
Child Support – If one of the parents has a significant change in income or lifestyle, the court may grant a modification to child support. A significant change could mean anything from getting a big raise or losing a job to an increase or decrease in assets. Sometimes one parent may come into money through an inheritance or trust. This can change the whole game when it comes to child support.
Spousal Support – Permanent spousal support can be modified if either or both of the spouses have a drastic change in circumstances – health, ability to earn a living, financial needs, etc. A request to modify spousal support will more than likely be modified through litigation. But, in some cases, both parties can come to an agreement without having to bring the court into the situation.
When it comes to divorce modifications, my team of legal professionals has the experience and knowledge it takes to put you in the best position possible to walk away knowing you’ve gotten something great accomplished. If you need a divorce modification, give us a call and let us evaluate your situation during a consultation. We will handle your case with compassion and conviction. We have your best interest at heart and want you to know that we empathize with what is going on in your life. Set up an appointment today.
