Support or Custody Modifications
Palo Alto Modification Attorney
As life circumstances change, custody and support orders can be modified in order to accommodate for these changes. There are certain circumstances were a court can even terminate spousal support payments, or terminate parental custodial rights. For example if a parent has not exercised custodial rights and paid support for more than one year, then a court could also terminate a parents custodial rights.
The Law Offices of Rod Firoozye
Certified Family Law Specialist
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As a certified family law attorney, I have extensive experience in representing individuals who are either requesting or opposing support or custody modifications. I offer free-30 minute consultations to eligible clients. If you have recently gone through a substantial change in circumstances, such as losing employment or relocating to another state, I can assist you in seeking modifications to a previously obtained judgment.
Child Custody Modifications
Child custody modifications are more likely to be granted in situations of substantial change, such as:
- Moving to another state or country
- Change in employment decreasing amount of time with child
- Change in employment increasing amount of time with child
- Drug/alcohol abuse
- Domestic violence
Regardless of what a parent's needs may be, the most important factor is the best interests of the child. This will always trump any need of a parent and should be considered when seeking a modification.
Child Support and Alimony/Spousal Support Modifications
Support modifications pertaining to child support or alimony/spousal support also require a showing of a significant change in circumstances. Changes that generally merit a modification include:
- Loss of employment
- Gain of employment
- Change in income of receiving spouse
- Change in income of paying spouse
- Special/medical needs for the child
- Remarriage by either spouse
Child Abandonment
As life circumstances change, custody and support orders can be modified in order to accommodate for these changes. There are certain circumstances where a court can even terminate spousal support payments, or terminate parental custodial rights. For example if a parent has not exercised custodial rights and paid support for more than one year, then a court could also terminate a parents custodial rights. I have experience in this unique area of child custody law and can assist in such matters.
Contact an Experienced California Child Custody Lawyer
If you require legal representation regarding custody or support modifications, contact me today. You may be eligible for a free 30-minute consultation. As an experienced Palo Alto modification attorney, I represent clients throughout California from my law offices in Palo Alto. For your convenience, I accept all major credit cards.