Englewood Modification Attorney

Englewood Modification Attorney

Englewood, CO Modification Attorney

After a divorce involving children, the circumstances of one or both parents may change, and the terms of a child support or child custody order need to be amended to reflect those changes. While many parents feel it is too much trouble to go through the courts to modify such orders, sometimes, it is important to do so to protect the interests of the child. Talking with a reputable Englewood modification attorney can help alleviate concerns regarding modification needs.

Johnson Law Group is a well-qualified modification law firm with a focus on family law. Our many successful cases and dedication to the families we serve put our legal team ahead of the competition in Englewood, CO.

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What Is Modification?

In reference to parenting time, the Colorado Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) defines modifications as acts that replace, change, supersede, or in some way alter previous decisions regarding child custody. While minor adjustments to one parent’s scheduled time with the child can be simply addressed without a modification of a court order, any substantial change or shift in the time one parent spends caring for the child does require a legally binding court order to protect the child’s interests.

Reasons for Modification

There are many reasons why a parent would legitimately need to request a modification to an existing court order. Colorado family law requires parents requesting modifications to have substantial evidence that the modification is favorable to the child’s well-being. Unfortunately, some parents take advantage of the system out of spite toward their child’s other parent or for other self-serving reasons. Consulting with an experienced modification attorney can help parents determine if they have a legitimate reason for changing an order.

Some of the most common reasons families file a Motion to Modify parenting time orders include:

One parent is moving out of the school district or out of state.
One parent violates the original court order for parenting time.
The child needs accommodations due to extracurricular activities or unexpected medical requirements.
One parent experiences a life change such as remarrying, relocating, a change in medical needs, or incarceration.
The health or well-being of the child is in danger.

A child who is 14 years or older is requesting a parenting schedule modification.

Parenting Time Modification and Child Support

It is important to consider how a modification of visitation or parenting time will affect an existing court order for child support. If circumstances are changing significantly enough that the paying parent’s child support payment would need to be adjusted, a modification for child support will also likely be necessary. Speaking with a qualified family law and modification attorney can shed light on whether a support modification is also necessary.

Many of the same reasons a family needs a parenting time modification are also reasons to modify a child support order. Any substantial and continuous change in either parent’s situation that would affect child support payments by 10% constitutes a need to modify a child support order through family courts. Besides a change in income, other factors that necessitate a change for a modification of a child support order include a change in daycare expenses, a new parenting schedule, or emancipation of the oldest child(ren), all of which could potentially be affected by a modification of parenting time.

Other Motivations Behind Modifications

In most cases, a parent who files a Motion to Modify visitation wishes to spend more time with their child. Unfortunately, though, some parents seek to modify custody to protect the child from a threat of imminent danger that is a result of spending time with the other parent. Colorado family court upholds the natural rights of both parents to play a part in raising their children. Therefore, the court will not diminish or restrict a child’s time with the other parent unless they find a legitimate threat of physical or mental harm. This includes behaviors and actions that impede the physical well-being or emotional development of the child.

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What Does a Modification Lawyer Do?

A modification lawyer is a resource for navigating the Colorado court system. They are knowledgeable about the intricacies of ever-changing family law. A modification attorney assists clients in filing a Motion to Modify with the court, which many parents find overwhelming to go through on their own. A well-qualified modification lawyer offers invaluable advice and support throughout the modification process.
Do I Need a Lawyer for My Modification Case?

It is not legally necessary to hire a lawyer for a custody modification case. However, not having a lawyer can delay proceedings if you must resubmit your motion due to misfiling or if you have trouble getting a hold of certain evidence requested by the judge.
How Much Does a Modification Lawyer Cost?

In Colorado, you can expect to pay a family law attorney by the hour for services such as child support modification. The average hourly rate is around $250 to $450, and most modification cases require about five hours of billable time, though some attorneys may charge a flat fee for custody cases.
How Much Does It Cost to File a Motion for Modification?

Colorado family court charges a $105 fee to file a modification motion. Additional fees may apply for such things as serving the other parent or if a protective order needs to be filed. If mediation is needed, expect to pay an estimated $100 to $300 per hour for a mediator.

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Parenting Time Visitation Modifications

Below are the stages of the process for filing for modification with the court:

One parent files a Motion to Modify with the court.
The other parent must then be served with a notice that the Motion to Modify has been filed, even if they already know about it.
If the court deems there is a legitimate reason to consider a modification and all paperwork is correctly presented, the case will proceed.
Court officials will deliberate on whether the request is valid by considering the child’s interests, support, safety, and well-being above all else. They’ll also look at both parents’ financial and lifestyle situations, case history, and reasoning behind the request to modify the existing court order.
Finally, a final decision will be made using the standard of what is most beneficial for the child.

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