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Colorado Springs Modifications Lawyers

Colorado Springs Child Support Modification Lawyer

Along with a final divorce decree, the court will also issue orders for child support, child custody, parenting and visitation time, and sometimes, spousal maintenance. However, the court can modify these orders when provided with sufficient justification.

At Royal A. Martin, P.C., we obtain initial custody and child support orders for our clients. When conditions change, we can work to obtain a modification of an order.

If you would like to obtain a modification of an order for support, custody, or visitation, we can help you. Call us at 719-359-8112 to schedule a consultation.

Modifications in Child Support

Guidelines in Colorado statues establish child support levels based on the incomes of the parents, living arrangements, and other factors. However, these factors may change over time. A prolonged layoff or a disability may cause a parent's income to fall. A job change or promotion may cause a parent's income to raise. Remember child support is calculated using the incomes of both parents. Work related day care expenses may change. Extraordinary expenses (glasses, braces, asthma) may come and go. All of these changes affect child support. In order for an existing child support order to be modified, the newly calculated child support amount using the changed factors must result in at least a ten percent change in the amount of child support currently ordered.

At Royal A. Martin, P.C. we believe that children are entitled to be supported by their parents, regardless of their marital status. Parents entitled to receive child support should receive all that they are entitled to receive. We also believe that a party providing child support should not have to pay more than the law requires.

In either case, we can go to court to obtain a modification of an order for child support on your behalf.

Modifications in Parenting Arrangements

We can also obtain changes in parenting arrangements. If the matter involves a relatively straightforward issue, such as a change in a parent's work schedule, we can often negotiate a new arrangement with the other party. Sometimes however, the matter is so serious that it requires court action to resolve. If a negotiated agreement cannot be reached in a situation involving a parental relocation for example, the matter will require extensive legal work in preparation for litigation.

Termination of parental rights is another very serious matter that may require much effort to resolve. In either case, attorney Royal A. Martin Link to Attorney Profiles page can seek a modification of an order for parenting time or custody.

For a consultation with family law attorney Royal A. Martin, call 719-359-8112, or contact us online.