Modification Attorney in Atlanta

Even if you find the optimal resolution to your problem on the first try, circumstances don’t stay the same. Sometimes, you need to have a court order modified to better reflect the circumstances.

To ensure your rights are protected and you’re able to reach a fair agreement, you need a modification lawyer in Atlanta, GA to represent you.

What is Modification and Why is it Necessary?

Modification is when you go back to court or mediation and settle on a new agreement. This can be done for all kinds of court agreements such as child support, alimony, divorce, custody, etc.

This is crucial, because either the first agreement misses serious details, or circumstances change and the agreement no longer works.

Types of Modifications We Handle

We can help you modify a variety of legal agreements to better suit your needs.

Divorce: This often includes the division of assets and other finance-related changes.
Child Custody: If an agreement isn’t fair, right for the child, or circumstances have changed, modification can fix that.
Child Support: This is used to modify a payment agreement that is too high or too low.
Alimony: Alimony payments that are too high or too low can cause undue financial stress and need modification.
Mortgage: This can be used to alter your mortgage payments.

How to File for a Modification in Georgia

Determine there is a material change in circumstances that warrant modification.
Petition the court.
Prove there is a material change to your circumstances and a need for modification.
Develop a new agreement.

However, it’s important to have a modification attorney to ensure that your rights are upheld and the new agreement is suitable.

Reasons for Modifying a Divorce, Custody, or Support Agreement

Most commonly, agreements are modified because they no longer work. Payments are too high or too low, one party isn’t being treated fairly according to their rights, etc.

At Saint Owens Law, we help sort those issues out so the agreement can stay in place but work more effectively for everyone.

Change in Financial Circumstances

Alimony or child support payments might need to be changed due to major financial changes. If one party lost their job or got a much better job, modifying the agreement to reflect that change in income is necessary.

Changes in Custody or Parenting Time

While a custody agreement might work at first, many things can happen to change the circumstances. Living situations might have changed, the child might be better off with the other parent or they might want more time than visitation allows, and even work schedules can make previous agreements outdated.

Remarriage or Cohabitation

When someone gets married or cohabitates with a new partner, the financial responsibilities dramatically change. The alimony recipient might no longer qualify after getting married or moving in, or having another person move in might give them more resources and warrant lower child support for the other party.

Common Challenges in Modification Cases

The most common challenge you’ll face is proving that a change is substantial enough to warrant modifying the agreement. You have to show that the change tangibly impacts the person’s financial situation in a way that warrants you getting more or less, or with custody, that the change warrants one party having more or less rights.

An attorney helps by providing experienced insight to the court and proving that the change has a significant impact.

Proving Significant Change in Circumstances

As we said, it is difficult to prove that a change has impacted the validity of the agreement. An attorney’s main role is going to be to gather evidence and argue your point in court in a sufficient way.

However, you also need to document anything relevant to the agreement for the attorney to use.

Disagreements Between Parties

Disputes make the process much more difficult. It’s much like the initial divorce process. If it’s mutual and peaceful, it can be handled in mediation for the most part. However, emotions get involved, parties can’t agree, and then it has to go to court because either party doesn’t want to be fair.

A modification attorney helps navigate this process and give you strong legal representation.

Why Choose Saint Owens Law for Your Modification Case?

At Saint Owens Law, we understand that your modification attempt can greatly impact your life. We take a client-focused approach to truly understand you, your case, and your needs before advocating for your rights and a fair resolution.

This is crucial, because modification can often be just as messy as the initial cases that made the agreements.

Contact Us for a Consultation

If you need to modify a court agreement for divorce, custody, or similar legal agreements, you need a modification attorney you can trust. Call Saint Owens Law for a consultation today.