Post-judgment modification

Alameda County and Hayward Post Judgment Modifications

After a divorce, the court will make specific determinations regarding spousal support, child support, custody or visitation rights. While the initial orders may be suitable, they may become impractical if there is a change in circumstances that alters the financial stability of either party, or if a relocation, injury, addiction, or the wellness of a child is affected. At The Law Office of Wallace C. Doolittle, we have a great deal of experience in asserting the rights of clients in post-judgment modification cases.

Significant change in circumstances

To modify an existing child custody or support order, the court must find a significant change in circumstances since the order was made. A change in circumstance may involve:

• Job loss
• Higher paying job
• Relocation
• Serious injury or illness
• Chemical or alcohol addictions
• Change in work-schedule
• An issue specific to the child

Alameda, County modifications to child support

If you are need in an increase in child support payments, you may be eligible if you have lost a job or if the paying spouse has received a pay increase or a higher paying new job. Conversely, you may be able to reduce your payment obligations if you have lost your job or if the custodial parent has received a pay increase.

Hayward, California modifications to spousal support

Like child support modifications, spousal support obligations may be adjusted if your income has increased or decreased. The support payments may also be adjusted if there is a change in circumstances, such as an injury or illness that affects your ability to pay. If you owe alimony or child support, it is better to seek a modification to reduce or eliminate your obligations before you fall behind with payments or are assessed additional fines.

Modifications to custody or visitation rights

We have experience helping our clients obtain modifications to existing custody or support orders after a change in circumstances renders original order impractical. You may have suffered an injury, your child may request to live with you, or you may worry that the custodial parent has a chemical addition that threatens the health and safety of the child. We work to secure your rights and your child's best interests in a modification.