Modifications to Child and Spousal Support

San Jose Child Support Attorney  

Need Modification for Your Child or Spousal Support Payments?

After your divorce is finalized and your child and spousal support arrangements are set, either ordered by the court or agreed upon in divorce mediation, you may need a change to your support payments. You may have lost your job, been seriously injured, need additional support, or be unable to make your alimony payments. These changes in circumstances may mean a modification of your child support and spousal support is in order.

To speak with an experienced Santa Clara and San Jose lawyer about your need for a modification, call the Law Office of Daniel Jensen, P.C. at (408) 556-9276 or (866) 491-1667. We represent families and individuals in Santa Clara County, Alameda County, and throughout the Silicon Valley and San Jose.

Modifications When You are Unable to Make Payments

If you experience a change in your life that affects your ability to pay the amount of child or spousal support ordered, you are not without recourse. With a skilled attorney's assistance, you can petition the court to make a post-decree modification, which is essentially a change to an alimony or child support order or arrangement. The courts understand that changes in circumstances happen, and a modification to a spousal or child support order can make your payment more manageable if you have lost your job, been demoted, become disabled or injured, or experienced other situations that render you unable to pay.

We encourage you to act quickly and talk with our firm right away if you need a modification to a spousal support, child support or visitation order. You will be responsible and will be held liable for all support payments until the modification is issued by a judge.

Helping You Receive the Modification You Need

At the San Jose Law Office of Daniel Jensen, P.C., we also work with supported spouses to modify payments when necessary. If you have lost your job and need extra assistance, we can petition the court for a modification. If your ex-spouse has had an increase in income, we can help you receive a modification to increase the amount of spousal support you receive. We can also help you obtain a modification to an order of child support if you need additional money to pay for your child's activities, schooling, or medical care.

Obtaining a modification is more than just filling out a form. You must present a compelling argument and offer valid reasons. The court must find that there has been a substantial change in circumstances to issue a child support or spousal support modification order, which will either increase or decrease your payments.

To learn more about modifications to child support or spousal support orders, call the San Jose Law Office of Daniel Jensen at (408) 556-9276 or (866) 491-1667 or submit your contact information to us by completing the attached contact us form.