Modifications to Visitation

Handling Necessary Changes to Visitation Agreements

You may have mediated a workable arrangement for visitation with your children following your divorce or family break-up, or a court may have ordered a visitation schedule. No matter how your parenting time and visitation arrangement was reached, if your circumstances have changed, you can ask the court to consider a modification.

To speak to an experienced attorney about your need for a modification to visitation or parenting time agreements, call the Santa Clara Law Office of Daniel Jensen, P.C.at (408) 556-9276 or (866) 491-1667. From our office in the Silicon Valley, we serve clients throughout Santa Clara County and Alameda County.

Proving a Change in Circumstances

It may seem clear to you why a change in your visitation arrangement is necessary, but the court will want evidence. A job offer from a company located in another state is easily shown, but your view that your child would benefit from more time with you may be harder to demonstrate to the court. Our experienced family lawyers will protect your best interests and the best interests of your children, as well as developing a strongly argued presentation of your need for a visitation modification to the court.

We also work with custodial and non-custodial parents who believe the requested modification is not in their children's best interests. Our attorneys can either show that the arrangements are best as originally ordered or that a modification is necessary to protect children from negative or abusive situations. We also assist with modifications to child and spousal support orders.

Modifications to Visitation Orders for Parental Relocation

It may become necessary to modify a visitation order if the custodial or non-custodial parent moves out of the state. A new parenting time schedule must often be worked out to set up a plan of visitation for longer periods and specify how to transport the child for visits. There are many issues to discuss if your modification involves parental relocation, so speak with an experienced attorney.

To learn more about how to obtain a modification to a visitation, parenting time, or custody order, call the 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.