At the Law Office of Anthony W. Greco, we understand the stress and life altering circumstances that individuals and families often deal with when examining issues of changes in Custody or Child Support. That is why it is important to have an attorney who has extensive experience in Custody and Child Support matters who can counsel and advise you in an understandable, practical and effective manner.
The amount of Child Support is modifiable under certain circumstances and through a variety of methods. When there is no voluntary agreement between the parents, the party seeking the change must request a Court hearing to Modify Child Support. Prior to the hearing, the parties have the opportunity to conduct “discovery”, to conduct depositions and obtain relevant financial information from the opposing party. This approach is often times necessary when one side is not honest about their income. At the hearing, each each side will present, usually through counsel, the reasons supporting or opposing the change or modification of Child Support. The Court usually will not grant the request unless there has been some fairly significant change in circumstances that justifies the change, such as a significant increase or decrease in either parent’s income through a remarriage or job change or a substantial change in the financial needs of the child. Changes in the child support laws, too, may justify a change in previously issued Orders. Of course, the simplest method is for the parents to agree to a change, but the Court must approve even an agreed-upon change in order to be legally enforceable.
“Modifying Custody” or “Re-Allocation of Parental Rights and Responsibilities” generally means that after a Divorce has been finalized, or an initial Allocation of Parental Rights and Responsibilities has been Ordered, one party requests a change in the terms of the initial Divorce or Order relative to the minor children at issue. This usually occurs when a “change of circumstances” has occurred. Custody may be modified when something changes which adversely effects the parties’ minor children. Modifications of Custody can take many shapes and sizes, and can be very simple or extremely contentious and emotionally charged. It is critical to seek experienced and aggressive legal counsel before making a decision on whether or not to seek a modification of any Court Order.
The Law Office of Anthony W. Greco is committed to providing each and every Client with professional, aggressive and practical representation, while being sensitive to the Client’s unique concerns and goals. With more than 16 years of experience, our firm is equipped to deal with all issues involved in child custody matters. From the complex, emotionally charged custody cases, to the basic Agreed Entry changing a few terms, The Law Office of Anthony W. Greco is prepared to aggressively represent its Clients’ concerns and interests from the first day of representation through trial.
