Los Angeles Post-Judgment Modification Lawyer

Our founding attorney has more than 30 years of experience as a certified family law specialist, making her a trusted choice for handling complex post-judgment modifications. Whether you need to adjust child custody, support arrangements, or spousal support, our firm can use our deep understanding of family law to ensure that your case receives the attention and care it deserves.

Our founding lawyer’s extensive background in psychology enhances her ability to navigate sensitive family dynamics. When requesting a post-judgment modification, our lawyer can craft legal strategies that reflect your changing needs while protecting your interests.

If you recently finalized your divorce or child custody case in Los Angeles, you may reasonably believe that the final order is just that — final. Certain types of family court orders are commonly modified, although the process requires a skilled lawyer who understands the modification process. To qualify for a modification, the courts will require proof that there has been a substantial change in the circumstances that were considered when the original order was made.

The three most common types of modification are child support, spousal support, and child custody. Following a divorce, the courts will often require one parent to pay child support to the other parent. Child support provides important financial resources for children, and the courts take the welfare of children seriously.

When the parent who is ordered to pay child support experiences a considerable change in income, a modification in child support may be called for. In other cases, the needs of the child may increase substantially, such as when the child is diagnosed with a condition that requires long-term treatments or therapy.

Either former spouse may request a modification of spousal support. One reason why this type of modification may be requested is when the spousal support payer can no longer afford support payments, whether due to an injury, illness, or another reason.

The needs of children also change over time. When one parent moves a considerable distance away or fails to exercise their visitation rights, there could be a need to revisit the standing child custody orders.

Child custody orders can also be modified when one parent is found to have harmed, abandoned, or neglected their child. In any of these cases, a court order modification attorney can file the necessary court documents to begin the modification process.

If you are seeking to modify a standing family court order, the first step is to hire an attorney who has experience successfully helping clients modify their court orders. Your attorney can begin by reviewing your case to see if there has been a substantial change in the original circumstances that led to the order.

The courts may want to see proof that the petitioner has experienced a significant change in income or that one parent has failed to exercise their visitation rights. Once your lawyer finds that you have grounds to file for modification, they can prepare and file the necessary paperwork.

The other parent or your former spouse will be notified of the court filing. They will also be afforded the chance to hire an attorney and be present at the court proceedings. Once a hearing date is set, your lawyer can present evidence and make arguments on your behalf. If the judge rules in your favor, the new order will be signed.

Having an enforceable court order is critical for protecting your rights. Although the process of modifying a court order is not simple, the benefits include the ability to enforce the new order through the courts. Without a modification, you will only be able to enforce the existing court order, which may or may not reflect the conditions and needs of your current situation.