Knoxville, Tennessee, Divorce Modifications Lawyers
For some people, changes in life's circumstances present the need to change divorce decrees and court orders. People generally seek divorce modifications when there has been a substantial change in material circumstances. For instance, one parent's income may have changed significantly. Or, a parent's relocation may require changes to the original parenting plan.
At The Law Offices of Thomas M. Parker and Stanley F. LaDuke, we offer attentive and experienced help to people interested in divorce modifications. We also represent people who may be contesting such proposals. To schedule your consultation, call us at (865) 694-4685 or toll free at (888) 329-7912. You may also contact us online and someone will be in touch with you promptly. We offer a low $50.00 consultation fee for family law matters.
What can be modified?
Our attorneys are here to answer any questions you have regarding potential changes. Generally, modifications can be made to child custody and child support. Property settlements are not typically modified. Alimony can be modified, although it depends on the type of alimony awarded.
Child Custody Modification
Child custody can be modified if a parent relocates, if a parent has been deemed an "unfit" parent and, sometimes, if a child requests to have the custody or arrangement changed — this usually arises when the child is a teenager. Visitation schedules, which is now generally called co-parenting, can be modified if there is a substantial, material change in circumstances such as a party moving out of state or a party having a job change requiring a different co-parenting schedule. For a discussion of the jursdictional issues that may arise in child custody modifications please see our Child Custody practice area.
Child Support Modification
Child support can be modified if you meet the following criteria:
- The income of the parent paying support must be fifteen percent (15%) greater or less than his or her income at the time the initial child support order was set, or
- There is an additional child or children being supported by the parent, and
- A new child support calculation shows that the new child support order would result in a fifteen percent (15%) percent variance (increase or decrease) from the previous child support order.
You will be entitled to a child support modification if there is at least a fifteen percent (15%) variance.
Our firm offers complete representation throughout the process of obtaining divorce modifications. We file motions and offer a new proposal. The courts mandate mediation prior to a potential trial.
Contact us to schedule an appointment.
