Skilled, Efficient Georgia Attorney for Post-Divorce Modifications
There is no denying that, to varying degrees, we are all at the mercy of economic factors beyond our control. Changes in your income or financial circumstances after your divorce may require a modification of your child support or alimony payments. At Woods Family Law in Alpharetta, you can meet directly with experienced lawyer Shawna M. Woods to talk through your situation and legal options.
Helping You Pursue a Justified Modification of Child Support
Under Georgia law, child support orders are subject to modification when either spouse undergoes a substantial change in financial circumstances, or the needs of children justify such a change. Although child support laws changed in 2007, this alone does not mean a modification is necessary or attainable.
Most commonly, someone has suffered a job loss or other decrease in income and needs either relief from a payment obligation they can no longer meet, or increased support from the ex-spouse in a more favorable situation. We are very familiar with "fast track" procedures available in cases like these.
Conversely, you may have become aware that your ex-spouse's income has increased dramatically and believe your children should benefit. In any such case, whether you live in Alpharetta or Roswell, Cumming, Smyrna or the heart of Atlanta, Georgia, we are prepared to assess your case.
Re-Evaluating Custody and Other Orders When Circumstances Change
Beyond significant changes in financial circumstances that necessitate modification of child support, needs of children can also change and prompt a petition to change custody or visitation/parenting time. As an experienced guardian ad litem immersed in child welfare issues and the processes of area courts, Attorney Woods is well qualified to evaluate circumstances including changes in:
- Expressed desires of your child
- Behavior and social success of children, in ways that may be impacted by parenting influence
- Relocations that would require children to change schools
We take a balanced, efficient approach to post-decree modifications, helping our clients make sound decisions with a high likelihood of success. Whether you are a custodial or non-custodial parent, please contact us now for the help you need today.
