Divorce, Support and Child Custody Enforcement and Modification
Whether your divorce decree or child support order was originally entered in Arizona, or in another state, you may later need to enforce or modify it. If you, your former spouse, or your child is a resident of Maricopa County or a nearby community, the attorneys of Shaffer Family Law can help you with post-judgment modification or enforcement of the terms of the original order.
Enforcement of a divorce decree may include seeking an Arizona court’s help in requiring your former spouse to make spousal maintenance payments, to make child support payments, to return certain property to you, or to allow you to visit your children according to your custody and parenting time schedule.
Post-judgment modification of a divorce, custody or support order involves asking the court to change the terms of an original order because of a change in circumstances. For example, you may seek modification of a child support order because your income has changed. You may seek modification of child custody or parenting time orders for many reasons, including because you or the other parent plans to move or because you are concerned about your child’s safety with the other parent.
The divorce and family law attorneys of Shaffer Family Law have years of experience successfully petitioning courts to enforce and modify divorce, support, and custody orders. We will explain the legal standards that apply to your situation and discuss the options available to you under Arizona law. Even if we didn’t represent you in your original divorce or custody proceedings, we can guide you through the process of modification or enforcement of prior orders.
We invite you to learn more about enforcement and modification of judgments by contacting us at Shaffer Family Law for more information about how we can help. We are dedicated to helping people all across the Valley, including Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe, Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria and Avondale.