Many people do not realize that court orders concerning alimony, child custody and visitation can be changed. The court will consider your requests based on the needs of the children, current family circumstances, or changes to your job or income level. Pendleton & Herbold LLP provides legal advice and representation in matters involving the modification of a court order.
When Times Change
A divorce order is filed after related court orders have been established. In the years following a divorce it often becomes necessary to change related court orders, such as alimony, child custody and visitation. For example, visitation may be modified due to the relocation of a parent or a parent's inability to properly care for a child's best interest.
As your lawyer, we will sit down and discuss the changes in circumstances and your goals. Based on that information, we will provide an honest evaluation of the strength of your case and explain both your options and the potential consequences.
Efficient and Practical Solutions
Our objective is to identify the ways our firm can effectively and efficiently help you address the legal issues and resolve conflicts. Changing a court order does not, necessarily, have to be a long and complicated process. For example, when both parents agree to making reasonable changes to the child visitation schedule, the court will generally uphold those decisions. When decisions can be made through negotiations outside of the courtroom, they are often the best possible resolution for everyone involved.
Experienced Polk County Divorce and Support Modification Attorney
From our office in West Des Moines, Iowa, Pendleton & Herbold LLP, represents clients throughout the Des Moines region. Contact us toll free at 888-340-8147 to arrange an initial consultation with an experienced Des Moines modifications attorney.
