Providing Legal Stability During Life Changes

Your life will change. Children grow, incomes change, and families move. Any of these life changes can necessitate a court order modification. As your attorney, I help you return to regular life as quickly as possible. I can help you reevaluate your circumstances and identify when custody, support and other legal agreements no longer work for your situation.

I am Livonia attorney Jeanne Frazee. At my law office, you get top-tier service with a personal approach. I genuinely care about your future. I use my over 30 years of experience to create lasting solutions to your needs. Call me at 734-234-1868.

When Do You Need A Modification?

The Michigan legal community knows that many arrangements will need to be altered over the course of a person’s life. When you are prepared, modifications can be relatively quick processes, especially if everyone is aware of the proposed changes. Some examples of life changes impacting legal agreements may include:

• Adapting a custody agreement after a parent moves a significant distance
• Altering child support agreements when there is a change in a parent’s income
• Updating spousal support agreements when incomes change, a spouse becomes employed or unemployed, etc.

After a significant life change, the courts will allow you to seek a modification. A quality attorney can ensure this process goes as smoothly as possible and that you and your life return to stability.

Under What Circumstances Can Custody Or Support Orders Be Modified?

For child custody, you must show a significant change in circumstances that affects the child’s well-being. For example, a parent moving far away is a change. For child support, you must also show a substantial change that affects either parent’s income. It could also be a change in the child’s needs.

How Do You Request A Modification Of An Existing Order?

You have the option of negotiating a modification with your child’s other parent. If they agree, I can draft the necessary documents and submit them to the court. If not, then you must petition the court to have a family judge issue a modification.

First, I will review your situation with you to determine whether you meet the legal standard for a change. Then, I will prepare a legal motion or petition. This document asks the court to change the existing order. We then serve the other parent with the papers. As your lawyer, I handle all the necessary filings.

What Happens If The Other Parent Does Not Agree To The Modification?

The process is much more complex if parents cannot reach an agreement on a modification. I will try to negotiate a settlement first. If both parents cannot agree, the court will schedule a hearing. At the hearing, both sides present their evidence. The judge will make the final decision based on the best interests of the child. My experience helps me present your case effectively and advocate for you tenaciously in court.

Call My Office For Modification Help

I am a detail-oriented and compassionate family law practitioner with more than 30 years of experience. At the Law Offices of Jeanne M. Frazee, I can help you identify what modifications you need moving forward. Set up an appointment at my office in Livonia.