Riverside Support Modification Lawyer

When a relationship or marriage is torn apart, the entire family experiences the pain and grief of the divorce process. Deciding on a child support arrangement is usually a lengthy and heated process, and parents are sometimes unable to agree on this crucial aspect of raising children. Sometimes, one parent may be making unreasonable financial demands with regards to child support, or may be refusing to pay the necessary amount. It may become necessary for the court to be involved in these situations so that a decision can be made. When the parents finally reach a child support agreement, the support payments can be made directly between the parents, directly to the provider, or by wage garnishment. Depending on your current situation, you may want to change the amount of child support that you once agreed to pay. A Riverside divorce attorney has the skill and expertise to guide you through this process and advocate for you in court.

Changing Child Support

Sometimes, a parent will need to change the amount of child support that they pay because of a significant change related to his or her income, the other parent's income or due to the amount of time that each parent spends with the child. Whatever the reason, a Riverside child support modification lawyer should be contacted to ensure that you take the proper steps to change your support agreement. The court will make a decision about modifying the amount of child support based on the current circumstances, and you could end up paying more or less as a result.

If the judge makes a child support order, you must be able to prove that there has been a "change in circumstances" since you agreed upon the last child support order. An attorney from our firm can help you gather the evidence you need to prepare a solid argument for your case. If you feel your child's needs have changed or if you have lost your job or suffered financial hardship, please contact a professional lawyer at Hanson, Gorian & Bradford.

A Child Support Modification Attorney – Helping Parents in Riverside County

Unless the judge signs a new court order, the existing child support amount that you are paying will not be changed. A knowledgeable lawyer at our firm is familiar with the steps of the support modification process and can provide you with skilled legal guidance along the way. A verbal agreement with the other parent to change the amount of child support is not enough, it must also be put in writing and signed by a judge. We will make sure that your rights are protected and that your child support order agreement is legally sound.

Contact a Riverside child support modification lawyer at Hanson, Gorian & Bradford today for a free consultation.