Denver Modification Lawyers

Effective Assistance with Modification Matters in Colorado

If you have experienced a divorce and created legal documents and court orders to manage child custody and other matters, you understand that as years go by what once worked for your family is no longer feasible. Modifications of court orders may be necessary as time passes and life circumstances change. A court order that was made 10 years ago may no longer fit the needs of the parties involved today.

At Frost & Beck, PC, we can help you resolve such issues with ease. Our Denver modification attorneys can assist you with editing your child support plan and make other related modifications if necessary.

Types of Modifications

The law firm of Frost & Beck, PC, represents parents in the Denver and Boulder areas who are seeking modifications of the following: 

• Child support
• Child custody
• Alimony/spousal support

In order for the court to approve a modification of any of the above, the party seeking the modification must demonstrate that a significant change in circumstances has occurred. This can include anything from relocation to job loss to a change in marital status.

To learn more about the process and how we can help, give us a call at (720) 330-4623 or send us a message online. 

Child Support Modifications

When a parent is unable to make child support payments due to financial reasons, a child support modification may be a viable option. However, ensuring that the child's financial needs are met is the primary goal of family law court.

Valid reasons to modify an existing child support plan include:

• A change in income for either parent
• A parent experiences significant family changes, such as having another child
• A significant change in circumstances due to job loss
• One of the parents becomes incarcerated
• One or more factors that were used to determine child support have changed (such as a parent’s living expenses)
• The child's needs have changed, resulting in higher or lower costs for healthcare, education, etc.
• The non-custodial parent becomes disabled