In cases when there have been divorces, before divorces and when the mother and father were never married, which involve children who are under the age of 21, all issues surrounding the children must be resolved.  Unfortunately, issues that concern children do not always end with the finality we might want.  The Court can determine whether you or your spouse will have sole custody or joint custody of your children.

Modifications

  Situations can arise that result in one or both of the parties seeking to modify the original agreement.  Under certain conditions you can seek to modify the judgment that was entered in your case concerning child custody and child support.
  A modification relating to child support can be due to changes in income or lifestyle.  A verbal agreement between ex-spouses to modify the child support aspects of a divorce can terminate very quickly with disastrous results for the children.  You must seek and obtain any changes in a court of law to make them legally binding. A modification relating to child custody can be due to changes in the best interests of the children.

Enforcement

  Often it is necessary to obtain legal assistance to enforce the terms and conditions of the existing child support decree.  Probably the most common reason is nonpayment of child support.  Nonpayment can have some very deleterious long term effects on the future of your child.

  Failure to pay the support as defined by the divorce decree can result in the nonpaying spouse facing a wide range of penalties including possible suspension of drivers license and even jail time.  If you are accused of not paying child support, you must take this issue very seriously and retain legal counsel.


  Whether you are seeking to modify an existing child custody decree, child support decree, attempting to get a nonpaying spouse to fulfill their financial responsibilities or have been accused of not providing the agreed upon support, Richard F. Sweeney has the skill, knowledge and depth of experience to represent your interests. Click here to view frequently asked questions regarding Child Support.

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