I am trying to find out how to go about changing a divorce order. I know I will need a lawyer to do what we are wanting to do. But we are going for joint custody of my husband's kids and also want to change his child support order to consider his present employment status. If anyone can help please let me know.
2007-11-10 07:05:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
As for the support, how long has it been since the original order was issued? In some states, you can't petition for a change in support for a period of time. In mine, it's two years. If that is not an issue, you'll need to find out what your husband's ex's current income is. All states have guidelines that say how much support children are entitled to, based on the number of children and the parents' combined income. The guidelines serve as a presumption, but you can deviate from them under appropriate circumstances (e.g., special needs of the children). Change of custody from sole to joint won't affect how much the non-residential parent must pay, if that's what you're thinking. To change from the ex-wife having sole custody to the parents sharing joint custody, he'll need to petition the court. It's best to show some changed circumstances to warrant the change in custody. For example, did the father resolve a drug or alcohol problem that caused the mother to get custody? Does the mother now have a drug or alcohol problem that endangers the children? Again, unless the father gets sole custody, or becomes the residential parent with joint custody, custody won't affect his obligation to pay, or how much he needs to pay.
2007-11-10 07:20:40 · answer #1 · answered by J&B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically, you will definately need a lawyer like you said, but what they will do is put in for a modification. If they are in agreeance of this it will go smoothly if not it will have to be heard infront of a judge and then the judge will decide on whats best for the children.
2007-11-10 07:17:08 · answer #2 · answered by brwneyedgrl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-16 00:59:25 · answer #3 · answered by ludlum 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your only option is to go to a lawyer.
2007-11-10 07:22:11 · answer #4 · answered by Bears Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hire a lawyer
2007-11-10 07:37:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lawyer is a must.
2007-11-10 08:02:37 · answer #6 · answered by kim t 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋