Nothing is certain but change. As a firm we work to make sure the divorce decree is final when the divorce is granted; but it is impossible to plan for everything. The first thing that can happen is that the parent with the obligation for child or spousal support may decide not to pay. In that case, you have the right to collect the amounts due in ways similar to regular bill collectors. Payments may be held up due to loss of a job or serious medical problems.
You may be the spouse asking for a temporary or permanent change in the decree to account for the loss of a job or disability. Changes in custody rights may be sought where the custodial spouse develops physical or mental impairments that affect the ability to be a responsible parent. A parent who may not have seemed fit to enjoy contact with his or her children may become rehabilitated and seek to renew ties with children. Similarly, personality or physical problems may develop that make it unsafe for children to visit a parent without supervision. Our attorneys are here to help you protect the safety of your children in these situations. In any of these situations, you need a skilled attorney to let you know whether you have new rights. If you do, our attorneys at LeVine, Wittenberg & Shugan, Ltd. know how to handle these matters quickly, efficiently and economically.
