Modification Support | Contra Costa & Alameda Counties
There are two main instances when post-judgment action in California is necessary: (1) when a party is violating a prior court order and an enforcement action needs to be filed; and (2) when circumstances have changed significantly requiring modification of child custody, child support, or spousal support orders. Modifications are granted only if it can be shown that there has been a substantial change in circumstances to warrant the modification.
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Modification of Existing Custody & Support Orders
If circumstances have significantly changed for you or the other party from the time of the original custody or support order, the order may be modified by filing a post-Judgment motion. A support modification action may be appropriate under the following circumstances:
- You are earning less income.
- You lost your job.
- You are about to retire or have retired.
- The other party’s income has increased.
- Your timeshare with your child(ren) has increased.
- Certain other circumstances.
Please be aware that a court order is required to modify child support. The court will not uphold a verbal agreement, exposing you to liability for back support as well as interest when your ex-spouse reneges on the verbal agreement.
A child custody modification action may be appropriate under certain circumstances, some of which may be:
- A child’s preference to modify the custody arrangement.
- A parent seeks to move away with the child(ren).
- A child is doing poorly, having emotional or substance abuse issues, due to actions by the other parent.
- A change in a parent’s availability to visit with the child(ren), due to work schedule change or moving closer to the other parent.
Enforcement Options Available in California
If the other party is not following orders, you have the ability to have a court enforce the orders. Available enforcement options include: obtaining an Income Withholding Order or an Earnings Assignment Order for payment of support, filing a Motion to enforce specific terms of an order, and filing a Contempt action (which is a quasi-criminal action) that could result in monetary sanctions as well as possible jail time.
Contact the California Family Lawyers at Whiting, Ross, Abel & Campbell, LLP Today
Modification of existing orders or enforcement of orders in California can be complicated. For help modifying a child custody or child support order, contact the trusted family lawyers at Whiting, Ross, Abel & Campbell, LLP today. We are located in Walnut Creek and service the Contra Costa and Alameda Counties, including Walnut Creek, Danville, Piedmont, Berkeley, Alamo, San Ramon, and other surrounding cities. We can also help resolve any issues related to divorce, spousal support, premarital and post-marital agreements, asset division, and more.