Child Support Enforcement and Modification Lawyers
Even after negotiating or litigating a positive divorce settlement for you, the possibility remains that you will need effective legal representation to deal with future changes in circumstances. For caring, effective counsel on issues such as modification of orders in your divorce judgment or child support enforcement, contact Bennett Law Firm, LLC in Oak Brook, Illinois, today.
Our Laws Provide Recourse When Your Circumstances Change
The legal outcomes of a divorce — or other family law dispute — include legally enforceable judgments, sometimes called decrees, and orders on key issues such as child custody and parenting time, child support and spousal maintenance.
Life goes on after divorce and many favorable and unfavorable changes can take place for either party. When such changes, like job loss, promotion or major change in children’s needs, affect one party’s capacity to comply with court orders or care for children, it is extremely important to take the appropriate legal action immediately. Often a party in need of modification or enforcement waits too long to file the necessary pleadings and documentations with the court, which may lead to a negative result. It is essential that you contact us as soon as you require modification or enforcement so that we can protect your rights.
We are full-service family lawyers, able to explain all relevant laws and counsel you on what to do in situations such as:
- You suffer a job loss or decrease of income and must seek a reduction of your child support and/or spousal maintenance obligation.
- A child in your custody develops special needs that require additional financial support from your ex-spouse.
- You become aware that your ex-spouse’s income has substantially increased and you feel your family would benefit through increased support.
- Your job or remarriage requires you to relocate from the state of Illinois and you must seek permission to remove you children from the state.
These are just a few of many scenarios that may justify seeking a postjudgment modification. The general guideline is that petitioning for such changes will require you to show a substantial change in circumstances. Our family law attorneys are excellent resources for you in all such situations.
Bennett Law Provides Strong Measures for Child Support Enforcement
If your ex-spouse is failing to pay child support, many enforcement measures may be appropriate and available to you. In fact, Illinois has made many changes in recent years to improve child support enforcement statewide. Our family law attorneys are committed to helping you determine the most effective legal action to receive the child support you need and deserve. Alternatively, there are numerous cases where the system fails to properly record child support payments, and a child support payor is wrongfully accused of underpayments and the payee receives less then ordered by the court.
Our compassionate, skilled attorneys and staff are here for you when you need help to take action on any family law matter. Please contact us today to arrange a consultation.
