What are the steps required to modify child custody and parenting time orders in Louisville? The experienced post-decree modification and family law attorneys at Dodd & Dodd have several decades of experience representing parental rights and child custody issues in Louisville area family courts. The need to seek changes in existing child custody and parenting time orders is actually quite common. If both parents agree entirely with the proposed changes, the process of seeking approval through the Court is fairly simple and straightforward. If there is disagreement between the parties, these cases can quickly become quite complex legally and financially.
Obviously, there are various genuine reasons to require the Court’s input to modify child custody and parenting time orders in Louisville. Has one of the parents moved closer to or farther away from the school district or general area where a child’s activities occur? Have work schedules changed? Has one of the children asked for more quality time with you or even to live with you full-time? Does one of the parties need to relocate or move out of the area or even out of the State of Kentucky?
Has the other parent exhibited concerning behavior related to or around the child(ren)? Has there been an episode of domestic violence, a DUI, drug abuse, criminal activity, neglect, infringement of parental rights, or other reasons to reconsider existing child custody and parenting time orders? These types of issues will always be of concern to our Family Courts, and your attorney from Dodd & Dodd is prepared to help seek and protect the best interests of your child(ren).
If the other parent wishes to consider relocation, it may be essential to protect the jurisdiction of our local Family Court. If there is any harm to a child or their environment, the Court will, of course, want to put a stop to it and protect each child.
If you, as parents sharing child custody and parenting time, have agreed to modify existing orders, you will need us to review them and submit the proposed changes to the Court for approval. If you disagree with the other parent’s actions or require assistance protecting your parental rights and the well-being of your child(ren), it is important to seek counsel and representation from experienced child custody and parenting time attorneys at Dodd & Dodd. We have decades of proven experience in modification, and post-decree dispute matters here in the Louisville area. We will work through your wishes, concerns, and issues and develop a plan to protect your goals and objectives, the best interest of the child(ren), and the safety of all involved.
If you are seeking to modify child custody and parenting time orders in Louisville, we invite you to review the strong recommendations of our former clients and the legal industry and contact Dodd & Dodd or call 502-584-1108 to schedule an appointment with one of our attorneys.
