Oregon Modifications of Child Custody, Visitation and Support
Many parents find that as their children grow older and circumstances change, the existing child custody arrangement, visitation schedule or child support order are no longer suitable. Oregon courts allow parents to request a modification of existing court orders. However, it frequently takes an experienced lawyer to obtain an efficient and favorable result. The law office of Travis L. Sydow, Attorney at Law, is available to answer your questions about post-divorce modifications and provide the legal representation and guidance you need through the process.
Discuss your legal options with an Eugene post-divorce modification attorney you can trust. Contact the Oregon law office of Travis L. Sydow, Attorney at Law.
Protecting Your Parental Rights in Custody and Visitation Modifications
As with the initial child custody determination, Oregon family courts will consider the welfare and best interests of the children when determining whether to grant or deny a change in child custody or visitation. At the law firm of Travis L. Sydow, Attorney at Law, we understand that as life changes, it may be necessary to request a change in child custody or visitation. We assist clients in requesting or challenging custody and visitation modification requests involving:
- A parent's chemical abuse problem
- Onset of a mental illness or disability
- Child abuse or neglect allegations
- Changes in the child's needs
- Parenting time schedules that no longer accommodate the schedules of the parents or child
- A parent's desire to relocate with the child out of state
- Other significant changes in circumstances
Representing Your Interests in Child Support Modifications
The Child Support Program (CSP) allows requests for modification of child support if it has been at least 35 months since the last review, or if it can be proved that a significant change in circumstances has occurred since the child support order was last reviewed. A modification of child support that increases or decreases support obligations may be warranted in various situations, such as:
- Job loss or other income loss of either parent
- Promotion resulting in increased wages
- New employment resulting in increased income
- Increased or decreased health care costs (insurance coverage or unpaid medical expenses)
- Significant changes in child care expenses
- Changes in visitation schedule/parenting-time percentages
If You Have Questions About Oregon Post-Decree Changes, Attorneys at Our Firm Can Help
Our law firm is dedicated to providing clients with the professional, caring and personalized representation they need to resolve difficult legal problems, such as post-divorce modifications of child custody, visitation or support.
Contact us by calling 541-359-4503 or toll free 1-888-784-7455 today for an initial consultation with an experienced lawyer at our law firm.
