You should call a child custody attorney if you have experienced a change in your employment. When you get a divorce, the judge will make a determination over who gets custody, visitation and child support. The problem is that if your kids are young when you get divorced life is bound to change. Whether it is a change in your employment, your kids' school, getting remarried, etc. – life changes and as it does you have to be able to change with it.
This is easier said than done when the court system is involved. It’s not as simple as saying “I need to move”. You have to get your ex to agree to any changes you propose or go to court and fight for them. We can help you to build your case and make sure that you have the opportunity to adjust to any changes that life throws your way.
As a child custody attorney there are many times where our clients' employment dictates the need for a change. This may include:
- Getting laid off. When you lose your job, your income will change. If you are in a situation where you are paying child support, we can help to get the amount you have to pay adjusted. Financially it is not feasible for you to continue to pay as much as you did when you were making more money. Call us right away so that we can get you into court quickly before your financial situation becomes dire. If you fall behind in child support, your situation could become worse as there are additional legal consequences associated with failing to pay.
- Relocation. If your employer relocated you, this can create a problem with your custody arrangement. You are not legally allowed to move out of the school district without the permission of your ex or the approval of a judge. We can help by submitting a request for relocation and proving to the court why this is necessary for you and in the best interest of your children. The judge and your ex cannot prevent you from relocating, but the judge can prevent your kids from relocating with you if they think the move is not in their best interest.
- Going back to school. If you are adjusting your work hours in order to go back to school, this can also impact how much money you make and prompt a change in how much child support you are paying or receiving. In order to get it adjusted, we need to make an official request to do so.
Regardless of what changes are happening in your life, we can make sure that your rights are protected and that custody or child support are adjusted accordingly. These cases can be complicated so working with a lawyer is advisable. As a child custody attorney, these are the type of cases we handle on a regular basis so give us a call today.
