Modifying Family Law Orders In Wisconsin

Co-parents often have court orders regarding issues like child custody, child support, and alimony or spousal support. These court orders may be issued during a divorce case. However, life can be unpredictable, and many changes may occur, leading to the need to modify child custody or support orders with an official petition to the court.

Here at O'Neill Law Firm, you will find a family law attorney with nearly 30 years of experience. Our lawyers can help with every step in the process, such as filing the correct petition, building your case to demonstrate the need for a modification or appealing the decision issued by the court. To schedule your initial consultation in La Crosse, Wisconsin, just give us a call today.

Modify Physical Placement And Custody Orders

You may need to modify a child custody order if there are substantial changes in circumstances. Relocation is one common reason, when a parent wants to move and the initial exchange schedule will no longer work. They may be asked for a reason to change a custody agreement, such as taking a job or moving closer to extended family members.

Custody modifications can also be ordered if there are any safety or health concerns, such as if one co-parent is struggling with drug addiction issues and cannot provide a safe living situation.

Modifying Support Orders

A child support order may need to be modified in Wisconsin if the child’s needs change. Perhaps they have increased educational costs or were diagnosed with a medical condition. The type of financial support a child needs as a toddler may be very different from what they need as a teenager. Support can also sometimes be reduced if a parent loses their job or goes through significant income reduction.

Similarly, alimony or spousal support orders may need to be modified. A common reason for this is if the other partner remarries. There may also be substantial change in circumstances, income, assets and other obligations. When people’s financial situations change, the court order may need to be modified to account for it.

Presenting Your Case

When seeking a modification, you must know exactly what legal steps to take as you present the case to the court and officially file the petition. To learn more by talking to a Wisconsin attorney, just set up your initial consultation by calling O'Neill Law Firm at 608-519-4816 or using the online contact form. We are here to help when you need us most.