Modifications of Child Support Orders
El Kodssi Law Firm, Dearborn, Michigan
It isn't unusual for finances and family relationships to change after a divorce. Incomes change. The amount of time you have to spend with your child can increase or decrease. You can get remarried, bringing more children into your life. If any of these changes have taken place in your life, or other changes affecting your original child custody order, contact an experienced attorney before you do anything else.
It's crucial that you follow proper procedure in requesting modifications to existing parenting plans, visitations, support and other elements of a child custody order. Failing to obey the order can result in unintended and unwanted legal consequences that have a negative impact on your life.
Reasons for Requesting Child Custody Modifications
- Changes in school or work that make a modification necessary
- The other parent demonstrates that they are unfit to carry out their parental duties as a result of child abuse or neglect, drug or alcohol abuse, long-term unemployment or other reasons
- A non-custodial parent consistently forgets, avoids or neglects parenting time and visitation
- A parent has personal or work reasons for moving out of state or country
We strongly urge you to consult with a divorce lawyer experienced in child custody matters before attempting to work out informal modifications with a former spouse. Too often, these informal arrangements lead to legal problems and other negative consequences. It is better for you and your child to make modifications formal and legal.
Child Custody
Defending Your Child's Best Interests in Child Custody Disputes
The El Kodssi Law Firm
There are no higher stakes and no greater passions raised in a divorce than there are in child custody disputes. At the El Kodssi Law Firm, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide you with assertive representation, defending your parental rights and desires along with the best interests of your child.
We believe it's important, whenever possible, to resolve child custody disputes in a timely, peaceful manner to avoid further distress for the children. We provide assertive, thoughtful legal representation in mediation aimed at resolving custody issues, though we are always prepared to go to court, if needed, to protect your interests and the best interests of your child. There are few things more important in divorce than arriving at a mutually beneficial parenting plan.
To schedule a free consultation with an experienced divorce and child custody lawyer, contact us at 313-406-5013.
International Child Custody Disputes
Child custody disputes are further complicated when one parent intends to move out of the United States following a divorce. The legal and emotional entanglements in these situations make it essential that you have an attorney experienced in helping to resolve international custody disputes.
Our firm is led by founder, Hayssam A. El Kodssi, an experienced attorney with a Master's degree in International Law; he is fluent in English, French, Arabic and Spanish. He also has experience handling family law matters in which there are conflicts of law between the United States and other nations.
If you face an international child custody dispute in a divorce or legal separation, contact us today at 313-406-5013 to schedule a free consultation.
The El Kodssi Law Firm proudly serves the diverse community of Dearborn, Michigan, as well as other communities in Wayne County, Oakland County and Macomb County.
Our office hours are Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; weekend hours are available by appointment. We accept Visa and MasterCard.
The El Kodssi Law Firm serves clients in Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Westland, Livonia, Detroit, Southfield, Allen Park, Farmington Hills, Plymouth, Inkster, Romulus, Taylor, Southgate, Melvindale and Sterling Heights, MI. We also serve other communities in Wayne County, Oakland County and Macomb County in Southeast Michigan