Dealing With Child Support, Child Custody and Visitation, and Modification Issues
Children deserve the financial and emotional support of their parents. Child support is typically paid by the non-custodial parent to a custodial parent and is awarded in child custody cases. Child support may be awarded regardless of whether or not two parents of a child were ever married or facing a divorce.
Child support payments are typically made on a monthly basis up until the time the child is around age 18 unless special schooling or medical needs are present. In Oklahoma, there is a statewide child support calculator used in every child support case to ensure that payments being made are fair and accurate to each parent.
If you are a parent going in the midst of a child support issue contact The Law Offices of Drew Nichols. Whether you are seeking to establish child support or the parent being asked to pay it, he would be glad to visit with you about your options.
Child Custody and Visitation
Deciding what your goals are for custody and visitation is imperative. Do you want your children to stay in their school? Consider family trips — plan in advance for those two weeks visiting the grandparents. Establishing sole or joint custody can help you manage your child's expectations and make the divorce process a little less hard.
Modifications
The typical requirement to seek and obtain a post-judgment modification is a significant, permanent or substantial change in circumstances. In Oklahoma, you may be able to modify or alter certain orders concerning child custody, visitation, child support or spousal support.
Some examples of situations that may warrant a modification include:
- The remarriage of a spouse
- a parent with a new job or new schedule
- a parent is moving or has already moved out of state
- abuse or other improper conduct
- continued noncompliance with current visitation or custody orders
- dramatic change in income due to job loss or demotion
- ongoing medical bills or serious injury
If you are interested in pursuing a modification of a family law or divorce related order, an experienced attorney can effectively represent your interest to the court in order to give you the best opportunity at a modification that suits your particular needs. By contacting The Law Offices of Drew Nichols, you can talk to a divorce modification lawyer about whether or not you may qualify to seek a modification.
Contact Us Today
Attorney Drew Nichols understands that a lawyer should help resolve issues, not fuel long-running disagreements. For strong, trustworthy representation with your family law matter, call The Law Offices of Drew Nichols at 866-636-2486 or send an e-mail. Attorney Nichols can meet you at either of his offices in Norman or Wewoka, Oklahoma.
