Northwest Indiana Lawyers Represent You in Modifications, Enforcement and Other Family Law Matters
No matter how well-crafted and thorough the divorce decree or parenting time agreement may be, there will always be unanticipated issues that arise in a family's life. There are times when it is necessary to return to the courts to seek a modification of the original custody and parenting time agreement or the support arrangement. Other times, it may be necessary to obtain the court's assistance to enforce the agreements that are in place.
Whether you have questions or concerns about a modification or an enforcement issue, a lawyer at Tauber Westland & Bennett P.C., can listen to your concerns, explain your rights and your responsibilities, help you understand the legal process, and advocate for you.
Call 877-512-3084 or 219-227-5179, or contact us by secure e-mail our law firm today to schedule an appointment to discuss your modification, enforcement or other family law concern with an attorney who cares and will take the time you need to understand your rights.
Our attorneys have experience helping clients resolve difficult family law situations, and we will work on your behalf to achieve the best outcome for you.
When Modification or Enforcement Is Necessary
Custody and parenting time modifications may occur when family circumstances change. Often, these modifications result from a change in family schedules, relocation, remarriage, or by choice of the teenage child. Such situations may require a revision in custody and parenting time agreements, either by court order or agreement of the parties.
Support modification may occur when a change in financial circumstance of one or both parents substantially alters the child support amount previously ordered by the court. Examples of these circumstances include loss of jobs or significant wage increase or decrease, the birth of additional children to either parent, significant changes in the number of overnights exercised by either parent, or relocation. Often, when a child enters college, circumstances also require a modification.
Court orders remain in effect until they are later modified by a judge. To seek a modification, a party must either file a petition with the court, or an agreement must be signed by a judge. Either way, court intervention is required. You are bound by the prior court order until a formal modification is approved by the court.
Even though you have a court order, there may be times when it is not followed. Such situations may require assistance from the court to enforce its order or hold the other party in contempt for his or her actions. This is often a frustrating process, and the lawyers at Tauber Westland & Bennett P.C. can assist you in enforcing your order.
Northwest Indiana, Family Law Attorneys Serve Your Needs
Our family law practice also includes divorce, child support, child custody, property division, divorce, adoption and other family law concerns. To learn more about how we can assist you with your proposed adoption, please call 219-227-5179, or contact us by secure e-mail today.
