Divorce can be modified to reflect changes in either parent's circumstances at any time. Five common reasons why divorced individuals may seek divorce order modifications include:
Changes in Financial Conditions
This applies specifically to individuals seeking Utah child support modification if they become unemployed or experience a significant increase in their paycheck. With the assistance of a family law attorney, you could petition the court to reduce the amount of child support you pay if you lose your job or begin earning less than you earned when the original child support order was placed.
Adjustments Based on the Needs of the Children
When children begin school, start participating in sports/other school events or get their driver's license, certain aspects of a divorce order involving pick-up times, holiday/vacation time with one parent or even where the child wants to live may need to be modified.
Relocation of One Parent
When one parent relocates to a place more than an hour or two away from the children, it may be necessary to modify your divorce agreement. Decisions about custody, where the children will attend school and whether parenting time should be handled differently are some possible modifications. In addition, a Utah child support modification may be needed if the relocated parents change jobs or are temporarily unemployed.
Visitation Modification
Older children may decide they want to live with the other parent for some reason or you may want more visitation time with your children. In some cases, a visitation order may be eliminated if one parent engages in a lifestyle harmful to children.
Changes to Alimony Orders
One spouse may receive alimony from the other spouse in Utah if that person is unable to work and earn a living income. However, an order of alimony depends on the ability of one spouse to support the ex-spouse, how long the marriage lasted and if the spouse wanting alimony has been granted custody of minor children. While rarely given, alimony included in a divorce order can be modified if changes in circumstances warrant modification.
Divorce order modifications should be handled by an experienced family law attorney who can ensure everything is submitted correctly to the court for modification. Contact Wall & Wall today to schedule a consultation regarding a Utah child support modification or other changes you want to be made to your divorce order.
The Wall's have over more 190 years of combined legal experience as divorce and family law attorneys. They aggressively represent their clients in matters including the complex and difficult issues surrounding paternity, child custody, alimony, grandparent rights, property, and debt division.
Wall & Wall Attorneys At Law PC
2168 Fort Union Blvd.
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
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