Post-Divorce Modifications
Life can change in an instant, especially in today's economy. Many people are losing jobs and experiencing financial difficulties. If your life circumstances have changed, a knowledgeable attorney can help you modify certain aspects of your original divorce paperwork.
Attorney Michael Ditchik will draw upon his 20 years of family law experience to assist you in gaining a modification to a child support or spousal maintenance order.
There are most commonly two types of post-decree modifications, child support modifications and parenting plan modifications.
For a parenting plan to be changed, you must show what is referred to as "adequate cause" for the modification. For a child support order to be changed, you must generally show a change in income of one or both parties, a change in a child's "age bracket," or other substantial change in circumstances. To contact an attorney who has substantial experience in post-decree modifications in Washington State, call Michael Ditchik in Kent at 1-888-544-1259 or contact him online.
The Law Office of Michael Ditchik can assist you with modifications and adjustments to child support, parenting plans and spousal maintenance. While there is no formal definition of what constitutes a substantial change of circumstances, most post-decree changes are made based on one or more of the following factors:
- Changes in income
- Job loss or decrease in earnings
- Job gain or increase in income
- Changes in age category of child
- Change in custody arrangements
- Relocation
- Unsuitable environment for children
Changes to a Parenting Plan
Parenting plan modifications are broken down into major and minor categories, with different grounds for each:
Major — Includes a substantial change in the custody arrangement and is not favored. It is only permitted in limited circumstances, which Attorney Ditchik can review with you.
Minor — Includes smaller changes, such as a change in an agreed upon weekday for visitation or other less significant changes, not including a change in primary "custody."
Attorney Mike Ditchik knows the legal grounds for both forms of custody changes and can assist you in seeking either type of modification.
Contact an experienced lawyer about your family matters — Call 1-888-544-1259.
