Modification in Child Custody in California
Modification in Child Custody in California
Modification in Child Custody in California In California, modification of child custody orders after a final judgment, requires the moving party to show a "substantial change of circumstances". There should be a significant change in the life of the child or the parents since the final judgment regarding custody. Some of these changes could include but is not limited to the following: 1. The non-custodial parent now has a higher…
Read MoreCalifornia Child Support and Child Custody: Who Pays?
In My Child Custody Or Child Support Case, Can I Ask The Court to Have The Other Side Pay My Attorney’s Fees? The simple answer to this question is yes. In almost any family law case, including California child custody or child support cases, a petitioning party can seek attorney’s fees from the other party. The party requesting an order from the court with respect to their child custody…
Read MoreThe Importance of Making a Child Custody and Visitation Modification Into a Court Order – Family Code Section 3022
When you and the other parent of your child want to modify a child custody and visitation order, it is important you make any and all modifications into a valid court order. A knowledgeable and experienced Orange County child custody attorney from can help ensure that the changes you make to your child custody and visitation order are accurately and properly reflected in a new court order. Two Ways to Resolve…
Read MoreCan I Modify Child Custody or Visitation Without Going to Court?
Sometimes people want to change or modify their child custody and visitation but they do not want to go to court. They may not have the money to pay a lawyer to go to court for them. Can this dilemma be resolved? Yes. You can try to modify your child custody and visitation arrangement without going to court. In order to do this, you will need to come to an…
Read MoreCan Child Support Be Modified if All Parties Have Moved Out of the State? (California Family Code Section 4909)
Recently, the California Court of Appeals was asked to review a father’s modification request to lower his child support payments. At the time of the child’s birth, the family lived in California. However, when he requested modification, neither the father, nor the mother and child were living in this state. The Court had to determine whether or not California still maintained authority over the matter. The case centers on Section…
Read MoreHow Can I Lower Child Support Payments in San Bernardino? (Family Codes 4050-4076)
If you have an existing child support order in San Bernardino, you can change the amount that you owe by petitioning the court to modify child support. Depending on your circumstances, the child support modification process can be very complex and you should hire an experienced child support attorney to ensure that you are not paying more child support than is necessary. The skilled San Bernardino child support attorneys at Wallin…
Read MoreCan a Victorville spousal support attorney help me reduce the amount I am ordered to pay? Family Code 4320.
To help you reduce your spousal support obligation, your Wallin & Klarich Victorville Spousal Support Attorney can assist you with requesting a spousal support modification. In order to successfully modify your spousal support, you must show a material change of circumstances since the time that your present spousal support was ordered. After reviewing the facts of your case, your knowledgeable Wallin & Klarich attorney can determine whether you qualify for…
Read MoreI want to modify my existing child support order. What steps do I need to take? (CFC 4050 – 4076)
Do I Qualify to Modify My Existing Child Support Order? In order for you to modify an existing child support order, there needs to be a substantial change in circumstances from the time that the original order was issued. For example, a court may lower your child support obligation if you have recently lost your job and are unable to pay the required amount. The court will not change or…
Read MoreCan I Modify a Visitation Order Denying Me Visitation With My Stepchild? [Family Code Section 3101(a)]
Under California Family Code Section 3101(a), the family law courts may grant a stepparent visitation with a stepchild if the court determines that it is in the stepchild’s best interest. It is important to note that the preferences of the natural parents will take precedence and may limit the visitation you, the stepparent, may have with your stepchild. Moreover, the court will deny your stepparent visitation with your stepchild if…
Read MoreI want to modify my child custody order.
Modifying your child custody order can be a difficult process and will require the help of an experienced family law attorney. Child custody orders can only be modified if the court finds that there has been a change in circumstances since the initial order. Not all life changes are important enough to warrant the modification of a child custody order. Life changes that the court will consider sufficient for modification…
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