Langhorne Child Custody Modification Attorney

Bucks County Child Support Modification Lawyer

Post-Divorce Modifications in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

Do you want to request a change of custody? Do you want to request an increase or decrease in child support or alimony? Do you oppose your ex-spouse's request for a custody or support modification?

Nothing is permanent but change.
— Heraclitus

Modifying a support order usually involves some change in circumstances, such as loss of a job, "emancipation" of a child or a state-mandated change in the child support guidelines used to calculate support. In Pennsylvania, a child is generally deemed "emancipated" when he or she reaches age 18 and graduates from high school, the latter of the two events. In New Jersey, support and college contribution can be paid well beyond age 18. Both states will contact the parties involved in a support order to have them come back to revisit their orders every few years, assuming some change has occurred.

Custody modification, as all custody matters, involves showing that the desired modification is in the child's best interests. These matters are very fact-specific and need to be discussed in detail so that they can be properly presented to the court.

If you need experienced representation in a post-decree modification of a custody or support order, our law firm can help. Call one of our Bucks County offices, or contact us online to schedule an appointment with family law attorney Carla V. Risoldi to discuss your situation.

Changes Justifying a Change of Custody and Visitation

During a separation and/or divorce, parents work out a custody and parenting plan or the family court decides the custody and visitation arrangements for the parents. Custody and visitation plans that worked at the time of the separation and/or divorce might not work years later and may no longer be in the best interests of the child/children.

An older child may want to live with the non-custodial parent. A parent may be unable to care for the child because of illness or other life circumstances. The parent without custody may think that the custodial parent is unfit to care for the children or is neglecting them. In deciding whether to change custody or visitation, the family court judge will make a decision based upon what is in the child's best interest.

Changes Justifying a Change of Child Support or Spousal Support

A child support or alimony/spousal support order that was fair at the time of the separation and/or divorce may need to be modified later. A spouse who loses his or her job may be unable to pay child or spousal support. Other increases or decreases in expenses or income may require a financial support modification.

With nearly 20 years of experience, family law attorney Carla V. Risoldi can explain your rights and advocate for your interests in a request for or dispute over custody or support modification.

Two Convenient Office Locations in Bucks County
Langhorne: 215-741-3700 | Buckingham: 215-794-9300

Serving Clients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

For answers to your questions about child custody, child support or alimony/spousal support modifications, please call or contact us online to schedule a consultation with our experienced family lawyer.

Our law firm represents clients in Bucks, Montgomery, Philadelphia, Berks and Delaware counties in Pennsylvania and beyond, and throughout New Jersey.

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