Experience — When Change is Needed
Preexisting orders governing child custody, child support, visitation or spousal support might become unworkable if one party has a significant change in their circumstances. When this happens, I am attorney James Patton, and I am here to help. You have the right to seek a modification of an order when serious employment, personal or health issues would render a previous order obsolete.
Notable cases: I was able to prevent a spouse from relocating with the children to another state. In a different case, I fought for a mother's right to move out of state to be closer to family; she was able to relocate after the order was modified.
Support, Visitation and Custody Modifications in Essex County
From my Livingston, New Jersey, law office, I represent both parties seeking modifications and those fighting against them. Clients have presented a wide range of reasons for either seeking or contesting modifications. These include:
- Significant decreases in income (frequently the result of job loss, cutbacks or demotion) in income that result in lifestyle changes
- Serious health conditions that result in physical or financial harm to the affected party
- Job-related move-aways that would require a child support or child custody modification (requires a removal hearing before a family court judge)
- Relocations for personal reasons like remarriage, divorce or to be closer to family (also requires a removal hearing before the court)
- Extreme circumstances like substance abuse, domestic violence, incarceration or incapacity that would impact spousal or child support, visitation and/or custody arrangements
Experienced Livingston Visitation, Support and Custody Modification Attorney
I represent clients throughout Essex County and surrounding New Jersey communities seeking or contesting modifications to current orders. I offer a free initial consultation and accept evening and weekend appointments as needed. Call me at 973-577-7180 or send an e-mail to schedule your appointment today.