Modification of Arizona Court Order
The Arizona family court allows parties to modify court orders providing there is a significant change in circumstances. Parties can go back to court and modify a number of court orders that pertain to:
It highly suggested that you obtain legal representation to modify court orders. The family court usually requires substantial evidence to change court orders after a divorce or custody arrangement is finalized.
Scottsdale Family Court Order Modification Attorney
The Daly Firm is prepared to take clients through the entire divorce process. Sometimes circumstances change and the final court orders need modification. You need experienced legal representation to change court orders or to fight changes to court orders. Call Daly Law Firm at (480) 607-8308 for a free consultation for more information on how to modify court orders.
What is required to modify child support?
Arizona follows child support guidelines so a parent will have to demonstrate a significant change in income for the court to modify child support. If the parent can prove:
- Circumstances have changed in a substantial and continuing manner
- The new amount would be at least 15% higher or lower than the existing amount
Usually income or custody changes qualify as significant changes. Ask an experienced modification lawyer to help you with your child support modification requests.
What are some reasons to modify visitation?
You can modify visitation if major changes occur in your life. Sometimes the court will modify visitation if you are not in compliance with the court orders. Some reasons to modify visitation include:
- Health problems
- Relocation
- Drugs/alcohol abuse
- Child abuse
If there is a danger to the child the court will probably authorize supervised visitation. In very rare cases would Arizona court deny visitation altogether.
What is required to modify spousal maintenance?
First, make sure that your spousal maintenance is modifiable. The judge could have entered an un-modifiable spousal maintenance order. If your order can be modified, usually all that is required is a substantial and continuing change of income or living expenses. A request to terminate spousal maintenance is valid if the spouse receiving the maintenance gets re-married.
Resources
Maricopa County Modification Forms - online forms to modify child support, child custody, and visitation orders in Maricopa County.
Daly Law Firm, PLLC | Phoenix Family Court Order Modification Lawyer
Modifying court orders can be challenging. Contact a local Scottsdale family law attorney if you need help modifying child custody, child support, or visitation rights. If you are in the Scottsdale, Phoenix, or the general Maricopa County area, don’t hesitate to call The Daly Firm at (480) 607-8308 for a free initial consultation.