How do you get spousal support, child support or child custody orders modified after a divorce decree in San Diego? Generally speaking, in order to consider post divorce decree modifications to child custody or spousal support in San Diego the Court will be looking for what is legally described as a “significant change in the Status Quo.” What is the…
Post Decree Modifications
Don’t Wait to Take Action to Modify Support Orders in North County
You shouldn’t wait to take action to modify support orders in North County. The recent impact of COVID-19 on the Courts and their resulting closure for several weeks has had a significant impact on an already heavy case load. This makes it more important than ever to seek the advice and sound counsel of Burke & Domercq as to how…
Can Spousal Support be Modified Post-Decree in Carlsbad
We are often asked “can spousal support be modified after divorce orders are issued in Carlsbad?’ The answer is “yes” as long as there is a valid reason for the Court to consider your case and issue the orders. What the Court is looking for from a legal perspective is called a substantial change in the “Status Quo.” In other…
Seeking Support Modifications after the Divorce Decree is Issued
Seeking support modifications after the divorce is issued can be more complex than you might imagine. In most cases, the divorce paperwork itself as well as California law will require there to be a substantial change in the “Status Quo” in order to request modifications to child support, spousal support or even child custody down the road. The Court will…
Do You Wish to Modify Child Support in Carlsbad
Do you wish to modify child support in Carlsbad? The experienced Certified Family Law Specialists at Burke & Domercq each have decades of experience in North County Family Court. We handle post-decree modifications of child support, spousal support and other questions regarding the orders issued in a divorce decree. Changes to child support usually require a substantial change in what…
Modifying Orders After Your Divorce Decree
What is the process for modifying orders after your divorce decree has been issued? Is it possible to seek changes to the orders issued by the judge in your divorce case? Are you looking to seek a reduction or an increase in child support, spousal support or hold your former spouse accountable? When a divorce decree is issued by a…
What Constitutes a Change in the Status Quo for a Post Divorce Decree Modification in North County?
Are you considering a request for a post divorce decree modification to child custody or parenting time, spousal support or child support? What is “Status Quo” and how does it affect the likely success of a post-decree modification after a North County or Carlsbad divorce? California family law courts are overloaded, and most courts including the family law courts in…
Changing Child Support Orders After a Carlsbad Divorce Decree
Changing child support orders after a Carlsbad divorce decree is possible. The experienced post-decree modification attorneys at Burke & Domercq have decades of experience before Carlsbad family law courts in these matters. We provide sound advice informed by this experience and our legal skill and expertise. We will first review the orders issued by the judge or magistrate in your…
How To Achieve Post Decree Modifications to Spousal Support
Are you searching for information on how to achieve post decree modifications to spousal support in North County San Diego? Spousal support is quite common, especially in marriages which last longer than ten years. Can an order of spousal support be modified down the road? What happens if the Judge issued a Gavron Warning and the time has come and…
What Happens When Life Changes Affect Your Ability to Pay Child Support?
What happens when life changes affect your ability to pay child support? What if you lose your job or suffer a major illness? What if you simply make less money and are unable to meet your child support obligations? What if the person receiving the support or the parent paying the support has a significant increase or decrease in their…