Custody and visitation arrangements can be integrated into your divorce or your existing court orders can be modified post-divorce.

Integration of Custody and Visitation into Your Divorce

While the court will consider the preferences of parents for custody and visitation, the operative principle is what is in the children’s best interests. During your divorce you will need a temporary custody and visitation arrangement, and afterwards a permanent arrangement. We will help you design a parenting plan that maximizes your time with your children and produces the best economic application of the court’s child support formulas.

Post-Divorce Modification of Custody, Visitation, Child Support, and Spousal Support Orders

If circumstances have significantly changed since your divorce or child custody order, you are entitled to apply for a modification in terms of custody, visitation, alimony/spousal support, or child support.

Custody and visitation arrangements may need to change as a child grows or the circumstances of parents change. Significant changes can include: 1) Changes in the custody arrangement initiated by the child as he matures, 2) Changes in the physical location of one of the parents, 3) Changes in the risk to the health, safety, and welfare of the child because of abuse or inappropriate behavior in the other parent’s home, or 4) Changes in the school hours for the child. Please contact us for additional information.

Emergency Hearings

Any event that subjects your child to unnecessary risk to their health, safety, or welfare may justify an emergency hearing. Please contact us for additional information.

Enforcement of Payment of Support or Debt Orders

If your spouse refuses to pay their share of the marital debt or make their support payments we can assist you.