Revisiting Child Custody and Child Support
Finances change. Family dynamics change. Perhaps the original court order was simply not realistic. For whatever reason, you find yourself headed back to court to fight a battle that was once settled.
The Shaw Law Firm, LLC, in Atlanta provides aggressive legal advocacy and sound legal advice for post-divorce modifications of child custody, child support or alimony. We take tough cases in which there is little middle ground and even less inclination to sit down and discuss an amicable out-of-court solution. Modifications often are an up-or-down decision, and you want to be on the right side of the judge's ruling.
Scott W. Shaw is an experienced trial lawyer and a veteran of many modification hearings. He handles post-decree litigation in the family courts across the Metro Atlanta area. Contact us today to arrange a consultation about your dispute over custody or financial support.
Atlanta Post-Divorce Modifications Attorney
We have handled every scenario of post-divorce modifications of orders:
- Petitions for sole custody or primary custody
- Petitions to modify parenting time (visitation)
- Increase or decrease in child support
- Alteration or termination of spousal support (alimony)
- Petitions for parent relocation
- Contempt of court actions for failure to abide by the existing decree
In custody disputes, the court will require a substantial change in circumstances and an argument that modifying custody is in the best interests of the child. The desires of an older child are considered, but the judge has the ultimate say. In a recent victory on behalf of a father who had primary custody, a 15-year-old boy wanted to go live with his mother, but we convinced the court that it was not in the youth's best interests.
In child support modification, the court also requires a substantial change in circumstances, such as a new job or promotion, or a job layoff. The court may require further proof that the noncustodial parent is seeking work and not intentionally underemployed to avoid support obligations.
Contact an Experienced Georgia Family Law Attorney
We represent mothers or fathers on either side of these disputes. We take cases in which clients know they are in for a courtroom fight, including cases in which the modification hearing is a day or two away.
If you are interested in scheduling a confidential, in-person consultation to discuss court orders in more detail, please contact our Atlanta firm at (770) 594-8309 to speak with Sandy Springs child support modification attorney Scott Shaw.
