Custody, Visitation and Support
Modifications in Southern Illinois
Divorce doesn't stop life from continuing to happen. And to address contingencies such as the loss of a job, promotion, major illness or changes in the needs of growing children, Illinois makes it possible for people who have been divorced to modify divorce-related orders for custody, visitation and support when circumstances warrant a change.
At the law offices of Scott B. Meyer, we help people in St. Clair County and the surrounding portions of southern Illinois to obtain post-decree modifications, and to challenge proposed changes as well. Whatever your situation, as our client, you'll speak to, work with and be directly represented by attorney Scott B. Meyer throughout the legal process. Mr. Meyer will pay close attention to your individual needs and work with you to achieve the desired goal.
To learn more about what we can help you obtain a post-divorce modification or preserve an existing order, call or contact our law firm today.
What Does It Take to Get a Modification?
The answer to this question depends on what type of modification you want. In general, however, the sooner you speak to a lawyer about this, the better your chances.
If you want a child custody change at any time less than two years after a divorce, you face a tough challenge. In order to obtain this type of modification, you must essentially prove child endangerment. Modifying a custody or visitation order after that initial two-year period is easier but still difficult in the sense that you're the one who has to prove that the proposed change will be in the best interests of the children. This can be especially difficult to do if you're the primary residential parent and you want to move away across state lines or more than 100 miles away.
Modifying an order for child support is generally not difficult, provided there has been a substantial change in the non-custodial parent's income or in the needs of the children. Alimony may be modifiable in some cases as well.
