Post-Decree Modifications Process
Located in Mohave County Arizona, The Law Offices of Shawn B. Hamp, P.C. helps clients and parents clients throughout Northwestern Arizona in modifying existing child custody and visitation, child support, and spousal support orders. We understand that situations in life change. Family law attorney Shawn B. Hamp, will help ensure your divorce, child custody, child support, and separation orders reflect those changes and continue to benefit you and/or your children.
Call us at 928-753-6868 to schedule an appointment.
When Can You Modify an Agreement?
In Arizona, a person cannot modify an existing court agreement until one year has lapsed from the time of the original order or if emergency conditions exist. In addition, there must have been a significant change in circumstances for a parent or child, including:
Change in work schedules
Loss of job
Relocating out of state
Parent is no longer fit to care for a child
Child is older and wishes to spend more, or less time with a parent
Child care is no longer available
These modifications can be made by simple consent. However, it is important that you hire an attorney to make the modification legal. Failing to do so may lead to unnecessary complications down the road. As an experienced modifications lawyer, Mr. Hamp will make sure the changes reflect the best interest of the parties involved, and that they are documented through a new court order.
Changing the Agreement
Modifying an existing agreement can be as simple as signing a new document. Family law attorney Shawn Hamp will discuss the situation with his client and the opposing party to draft a new agreement that reflects the changes. If the other party does not agree on revising the agreement, Mr. Hamp will advocate on behalf of his client at a modification hearing.
Mr. Hamp can help secure a new court order that serves the best interests of his clients and/or their children. He uses his experience and skills to work effectively with all the parties involved and make the necessary revisions with as little conflict as possible.
Contact an Experienced Arizona Modifications Lawyer
For more information about Arizona law concerning post-decree modifications, or to discuss your situation with an experienced lawyer, please call us at 928-753-6868 or fill out our intake form on our Contact Us page.