During any family transition, it can be a great help to have a compassionate, skilled attorney by your side. At Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor, we provide professional legal advice, focused advocacy and common sense direction to every client. Contact us online to set up a confidential consultation with a caring family law attorney. Or, call our offices at (770) 426-1148.

Modification of Child Custody and Child Support

In today's difficult economy, many parents are facing layoffs or reduced working hours. Others are finding it difficult to find work in the area and may need to relocate for new job opportunities. These life events can make it necessary to seek a modification to a child custody and visitation or child support order.

Here are some examples of situations where it may be appropriate to seek a modification of your divorce decree or family court order:

• If your child support payments were calculated prior to January 1, 2007, you may be entitled to a modification to your child support amount, if you would pay or receive a different amount under the new child support guidelines.
• If the income of either parent has changed substantially, it could result in an increase or decrease in the amount of child support to be paid by the noncustodial parent.
• If your child is not doing well in school or at home, child custody and visitation arrangements may need to be adjusted so the child can obtain tutoring or other services, or to resolve other issues.
• If either parent wishes to relocate, child custody and visitation will be affected. The custodial parent cannot move the child out of state without court approval.
• If a child is abused or neglected by one parent, that parent's custody and visitation rights will need to be changed. Supervised visitation or, ultimately, termination of parental rights may be necessary.

An experienced family law attorney at Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor can guide you through the legal process of obtaining a child custody, visitation or support modification in Georgia. Our lawyers will make every effort to expedite the change you need.

We also handle enforcement of existing child custody and support orders.

Our experience in family law and divorce cases can be extremely helpful in ensuring that your rights and the best interests of your children will be protected now and in the future.

Speak With a Caring Attorney

Speak with a caring attorney about child custody, visitation and support modification. Please call Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor today at (770) 426-1148 or fill out our simple contact form to set up an appointment or to get additional information. Our office hours are from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with evening appointments available by request. We accept all major credit cards.

With two strategically located offices in Atlanta and Marietta, we act as advocates for families throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area, including clients in Atlanta, Marietta, Alpharetta, Buckhead, Canton, Dallas, Decatur, Douglasville, Duluth, Dunwoody, Johns Creek, Kennesaw, Lawrenceville, Milton, Roswell, Sandy Springs and Smyrna.