Lansing Child Support Modification Attorneys

Your circumstances in life sometimes change, and when they do your obligations regarding child custody and child and spousal support should change as well. At Bailey Smith & Bailey, P.C., our Lansing child support modification lawyers have more than 60 years of combined experience and can help you when you are seeking a change to a court order.

Spousal Support/Alimony Modifications

Spousal support/alimony payments are intended to run until the receiving spouse becomes financially self-sufficient. Generally, spousal support will be limited to a set time period. However, there are instances where support obligations may either need to be extended or cut short, including cases where:

• There is a loss of income through no fault of your own
• The receiving spouse remarries
• The receiving spouse sees an increase in income
• The receiving spouse fails to take steps toward self-sufficiency

These are just a few of the situations where an alimony payment may need to be changed. Our dedicated Lansing family law attorneys can meet with you to determine whether your situation may justify a change to support obligations.

Child Support Modifications

When it comes to child support, a parent is typically required to make the same amount of payments every month until the child turns 18 or graduates from high school. However, there are some circumstances where an increase or decrease in the amount of payments may be required, including:

• New obligations to support a child from a different marriage or relationship
• A change in the amount of parenting time for a noncustodial parent
• A change in a child's medical situation or insurance premiums
• Significant change in the receiving spouse's income
• Involuntary loss of income by the paying spouse

There is a common misconception that support obligations can only be reviewed once every two or three years. The fact is obligations can be reviewed anytime there is a substantial change in parenting time or income.

Our lawyers at Bailey Smith & Bailey, P.C., are available to review your situation and can inform you of your options. We can also provide you with information about any possible tax exemptions that may apply to support payments as well. Additionally, we handle child custody modifications for parents who are changing their area of residence.

Call to Find Out How to Modify a Child Custody Order in Michigan

Whether you are paying or receiving a form of support, we can help you seek a modification. Contact our Okemos divorce attorneys online or call 517-349-2800 for a free phone consultation.