Modifications of Custody & Support

Orange County Modification of Child Custody & Support Lawyers

Modifying Child Support and Custody Plans to Meet Your Needs

Child custody and visitation plans and child and spousal support levels are usually part of a divorce or separation settlement. Once they are set, they serve as court-ordered mandates. They can be changed when certain events occur, however. Loss of a job, an increase in the salary of a payor, a disability, a child's school schedule, a parent's place of residence, or other changes in circumstances can cause the court to revisit custody arrangements and support requirements.

At The Law Offices of Burch, Coulston & Buncher, L.L.P., we frequently help clients obtain modifications in custody support requirements, including:

Modification of child support
Modification of child custody
Modification of child visitation
Modification of spousal support

We also assist with enforcement of support, custody and visitation orders, and modifications relating to parental relocations and move aways.

Routine vs. Complex Modifications

Many modifications are relatively simple. When the issue is simple, such as a change in the income of an employed payor requiring a change in child support, we can obtain the modification in an efficient, cost-effective manner. However, when the payor is self-employed or owns a business, the issue becomes more problematic.

While we believe that recipients of child or spousal support should receive all that they are entitled to, we also believe that a payor should not have to pay more than they are required to pay under the law. Whether you are the recipient or payor of child or spousal support, we strive to ensure our clients receive the best possible result in their modification proceedings.

If your modification is complex, the courts will hold your case to a higher legal standard. You will need to show substantial proof of changes in circumstance or give clear reasons why the modification is in the best interest of the child. We understand when the modification is appropriate, and when the standard is unattainable.

Child Custody and Visitation Modifications

The final custody order is not necessarily final. When one parent wants to move away with a child, or when a parent's custody or visitation rights are challenged, the dispute can become highly contentious.

In many circumstances, the court will order a psychological evaluation of the child. Depending on the particular evaluator and other factors, this investigation can be advantageous or disadvantageous for a parent. We understand these issues and how to use the law to place our client in the best position to achieve the client's desired outcome.

Likewise, we strive to obtain a negotiated resolution that is fair to our client and protects the best interest of the child. If the dispute can't be settled, we will fight for our client and the best interests of the children.

The Law Offices of Burch, Coulston & Buncher, L.L.P., has extensive experience in all aspects of child custody matters. Whatever the situation, we have the legal expertise and knowledge needed to successfully resolve these issues and protect your post-divorce rights

Contact a Modifications Lawyer

For a consultation with The Law Offices of Burch, Coulston & Buncher, L.L.P., to discuss the modification of a child custody or support order, call 949.202.5728 or 866.909.6059 or contact us online. The firm serves clients throughout Orange County, including the cities of Irvine, Fullerton and Newport Beach.