Changing Your Divorce Decree for Changing Times
It is a simple fact of life that times change. Often after a divorce, you might get a new career opportunity, your current job could require you to relocate, or you could have a family emergency somewhere out of state. Problems may arise when the parenting plan in your divorce decree cannot accommodate these changing needs. This is when you need a lawyer who focuses on efficient solutions that best serve your children's needs.
I am an Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, attorney who provides legal representation to divorce and family law clients. From my DuPage County law firm office, I can help you with post-divorce modifications to adjust your divorce decree to meet changing times.
What Can Be Modified?
With the exception of spousal support, almost every aspect of a divorce decree can be modified:
- Child custody and visitation: Custody determines who has authority for major decisions about the child, and visitation determines who has the child, when, and under what circumstances.
- Child support: This issue involves how much each party needs to pay for the child's support.
- Location: This issue involves removal to an out of state location after the divorce decree is finalized, and the effects that this move will have on the parenting plan.
I have the experience to help with custody changes and other post-divorce modification issues.
Focusing on Quick Settlements
Just like in divorce, post-divorce modifications proceed more smoothly when things can be settled quickly outside of court. I know how to find creative solutions that benefit everyone so we can reach agreement before bringing your petition before a judge.
If you are facing life changes that may require a post-divorce modification, I can offer you a free initial consultation to discuss your case. To contact me, call my office at 630-873-3559. I am conveniently located in Oakbrook Terrace in the same building as Ditka's Restaurant, or send me an e-mail.
