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Family Law Attorneys: Modification of Court Orders

California family law recognizes that circumstances change. People remarry, move, and lose or change jobs. The terms of your child support, child custody, visitation and alimony agreements do not change, however, unless you seek a legal modification to the court order.

At the Louder Law Group, our family law attorneys can seek a modification to court orders so that these important legal documents more accurately reflect your current life and circumstances.

The need for a legal modification is not well understood; the consequences of failing to obtain one can be devastating.

Your Obligation Continues

Did you know you are still required to pay court-ordered child support or alimony even if:

  • You lose your job
  • You are shipped overseas
  • You are in prison

Severe Consequences

Unless you seek a modification, your child support obligation continues to build up in arrears. If you have overdue support payments, you can lose your driver's license and your passport. The state can garnish your wages, hold back tax returns and empty your bank accounts to collect the unpaid debt. You could be forced into bankruptcy. Eventually, the district attorney will get involved and prosecute you for contempt of court.

You do not have to come to our office to seek a modification. If you cannot contact us directly, one of our lawyers can work with a family member on your behalf. We frequently assist members of the military stationed overseas with modifications by working through family members whom they designate.

Time is not on Your Side

It is important to seek a modification of a court order as soon as possible. If you lost your job and stopped making payments a year ago, but only recently sought a modification, you will still owe the unpaid amount. The change in your financial obligation is only retroactive to the date we file the petition for a modification.

Don't delay. To schedule a free consultation about a modification, please contact an attorney at our firm today. From offices in Sacramento, we represent clients throughout Northern California.