Modifications to Spousal Support
Divorce Attorney in Baton Rouge
After a divorce is final and all the decisions have been made, including those regarding spousal support, it may feel like all the drama is over. However, life often gives us those little surprises we don't anticipate. Likewise, sometimes an agreement that was once workable is no longer a viable option, so you are left wondering how to proceed and what steps the process will entail.
Whether you are the person receiving support and now need to request more financial support, or you are the person providing support and need the amount adjusted for unforeseen circumstances, contacting a competent attorney is the first step. At The Layfield Law Firm, Beau Layfield has helped many families in similar situations. He knows the compassion and understanding it takes to ensure that all parties get the resolution they need.
How to Modify Your Support Order
There are many factors that can lead to the need to change a previous spousal support agreement. In order for a judge to consider a modification, there must be a proven change of circumstances, such as:
- Remarriage of supported spouse
- Loss of job by supporting spouse
- Medical issues of supporting spouse or of supported spouse
- Change in available assets of supporting spouse
- Supported spouse is cohabitating with a member of either sex as married persons
Each situation is different and the list above is only representative of a small example of what could be considered a significant change of circumstances. If you feel it is time for a spousal support modification, you will need a competent attorney to guide you through the process and ensure your personal needs are being met. Beau Layfield never passes his clients off to an associate. When you hire Beau Layfield, you get Beau Layfield working on your case.
Contact a Baton Rouge spousal support lawyer right away if you or your spouse have come across a significant change of circumstance and would like to seek a modification to a previous support agreement.
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How will custody of my child be decided?It is possible for you and your spouse to come to a decision regarding child custody without the court intervening.
However, if you and your spouse cannot come to a custody terms agreement, the court will decide for you, and will look at the following:
- the child's gender and age;
- the child's mental and physical health;
- the child's relationship with each parent;
- the parents' respective lifestyles;
- each parent's ability to provide basic necessities for the child, including shelter, food, and clothing; and
- the child's preference (if they are of a certain age).
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How will child support be calculated?Child support is calculated differently depending on the state one resides in, but the general factors taken into consideration by the court when calculating payments include:
- the standard of living of the child prior to the divorce;
- the ability to pay of the parent giving child support;
- the specific needs of the child, including their food, clothing, and educational costs; and
- the needs and income of the custodial parent (the parent with primary custody of the child).
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Is adoption a long process?
Each adopted child has different circumstances. There are several types of adoptions that could take place, including a stepparent adoption, a private adoption or a standard adoption. Each has its own specific challenges. With the help of my firm, we will speed the process through the system as quickly as we can so that you can begin your new family and move forward with starting life together.
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Do I have to go to court in order to obtain a divorce?
Filing divorce papers with a court is the only way you will obtain a legal separation from your spouse. This applies to any other form of legal separation, including a marriage annulment. Aside from the divorce decree itself, a court is able to assist in settling other matters related to divorce, which include child custody and the distribution of marital assets.
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A personal injury accident is the result of the negligent, reckless or careless action of another. An accident that occurs from the use of a dangerous or defective product is an example of a personal injury accident. Another example is a drunk driver who causes a car collision with injuries or fatalities. In the case of negligence, the victim may be eligible for monetary compensation that can include lost income, medical expenses, and pain and suffering. Beau Layfield and The Layfield Law Firm, LLC can represent a client in court and negotiate with insurance companies to pursue the maximum possible compensation.