Mandeville Child Custody Modification Attorney
The child custody and support arrangements that worked at the time of your divorce may not work today. People change, jobs change and so do the best interests of your children. If you need to change your divorce orders, you can file a court action to seek a modification. We serve clients in St. Tammany Parish and surrounding areas on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain.
At The Law Offices of David Adrian Oriol, LLC in Madisonville, Louisiana, we guide people through the modification process. The following are examples of when you can seek a modification of divorce orders:
- If your income increases or decreases significantly, child support payments can be recalculated.
- If your child isn't getting along at home or at school, child custody can be changed.
- If an older child wishes to live with a different parent, child custody can be changed.
- If a parent's lifestyle changes and this change puts the child at risk, child custody or visitation can be changed.
- In some cases, spousal support can be changed.
To approve a change in child custody, the court must find that there has been a substantial change in circumstances since the last order was issued.
What if a Custodial Parent Wishes to Relocate?
If you and your ex have joint legal custody of your children, the domiciliary parent cannot relocate without court permission. If a parent moves a child without permission from the court, that may be cause for seeking a change in child custody.
What if My Ex Refuses to Follow a Court Order?
If your ex willfully violates a court order to pay child support, provide visitation, or return a child after visitation, you can file an enforcement action in court. If your ex refuses to follow a court order, he or she can be found guilty of contempt.
Serving out-of-state clients: Attorney David Oriol represents clients from other states who have child custody and support issues in St. Tammany Parish and surrounding areas. We use Skype, e-mail, fax and the phone to keep you informed regardless of where you live.
For More Information About Child Support and Custody Modifications
An experienced lawyer will conduct an honest assessment of your case and advise you on what to do next. To schedule a consultation with a St. Tammany Parish child support modification lawyer, call us at 985-792-2069 or contact us online.
