Helping You Keep Up With Life's Changes
People's lives and situations change constantly, and they don't stop after a divorce. If you seek a court action to relocate your child, amend conditions of your divorce decree, modify orders of child support, or terminate parental rights, the attorneys at Johnson & Johnson, Attorneys at Law, can help.
From our offices in Belleville, Illinois, we have long assisted clients in St. Clair County and surrounding communities who seek legal solutions during life's transitions. Contact us for more information and a free initial consultation with an experienced lawyer at 618-207-4137 or 888-628-8977.
Modification of Child Support, Custody and More
Following a divorce, parents often have reasons for seeking modifications of child support, custody and visitation. Common occurrences include relocation due to work, the remarriage of a former spouse, consensual adoption of a child by a family member, and allegations of physical or sexual abuse by a parent or step-parent.
Other grounds that might warrant a modification of a decree include:
- Unhappiness of a child with his/her living or custodial arrangements
- Neglect of a child by a custodial parent or guardian, or non-custodial parent or guardian
- Change of parent's city or state
- Change in quality of living arrangements or environment
- Change in parent or guardian's work arrangements (unemployment, income, working nights, etc.)
- Military deployment
Regardless of the modification or removal you seek, our skilled attorneys can discuss your circumstances, evaluate your legal options, and develop a legal strategy to realize your goals. Generally, we must prove to the court that a substantial change of circumstances has occurred that alters the context of the original agreement.
Child Removal in St. Clair County Is an Option
Today's families are constantly moving and changing. When a custodial parent intends to move out of state, legal considerations arise.
Illinois courts consider five factors when determining if a custodial parent can remove a child from the state:
- The degree to which moving out of state will enhance both the custodial parent's and the child's general quality of life.
- Whether the custodial parent's motives for seeking to move are legitimate or intended to prevent visitation or make visitation more difficult
- The non-custodial parent's motives in resisting the proposed removal
- Whether the proposed move is in the best interest of the child, especially in light of the child's interest in having healthy and close relationships with both parents
- Whether it would be possible to implement a realistic and reasonable visitation schedule following the proposed move
Whether you are a custodial parent seeking to leave Illinois, or a non-custodial parent seeking to prevent your child from being removed, our law firm will work for your interests.
Johnson & Johnson Can Help Bring Calm From Chaos
Because modifications, removals and divorce-decree changes often involve circumstances that are delicate and unique to each individual, we urge you to call Johnson & Johnson, Attorneys at Law, today for a free and confidential consultation with an attorney: 618-207-4137 or 888-628-8977.
