Philadelphia Child Support Modifications Attorney

Penn Valley Child Support Order Lawyer

A child support order is not set in stone. If it no longer reflects the current financial situation of the parents, a modification can be requested. A new petition can be filed with the court based on a significant change of circumstances from when the previous support order was entered.

When requesting a change in a child support order, the parent requesting the modification must be able to prove the changed circumstances, such as:

• An increase or decrease in income
• A change in earning capacity or net worth
• Increased or decreased needs of children
• Additional children added to the family through birth, adoption or remarriage
• [ ]A change in child custody and visitation time due to changing schedules, parental relocation or a child move-away
• Emancipation of a child

Philadelphia child support modification lawyer Stacy E. Schwarz represents higher-wage-earner and lower-wage-earner parents in child support modification cases. Whether you need to obtain support for your child, modify a support order, enforce a support order, or defend against a contempt action, contact the family law office of Stacy E. Schwarz, LLC, to schedule a consultation with an experienced Philadelphia child support modifications lawyer.

Family law attorney Schwarz understands the challenges both parents face when they want to be responsible parents, but face the realities of a difficult economy and changing family needs. In fact, the down economy and loss of jobs has had a significant impact on parents, which the courts recognize.

That said, it's not enough to simply say that the economy is bad and therefore you cannot find a job. We will need to prove that you have been looking for a job or that the job you took, at lower pay, was the best you could find. Ms. Schwarz can help you convince the court.

Fraudulent Misrepresentation and Abuse of the Court System

Sometimes people abuse the court system by continuously filing for a support modification in the absence of a significant change in circumstances. This type of litigation can be very frustrating because of the time and expense required to defend such actions. Attorney Schwarz is astute in recognizing and discouraging these patterns of litigation.

Ms. Schwarz is also savvy to the tricks that some parents use to understate their income as a way of avoiding their full child support obligation. This is particularly problematic when one of the parents operates a cash business or works "under the table." Attorney Schwarz is a business owner herself and holds an advanced law degree in taxation. She will work to uncover hidden cash and exaggerated business deductions meant to keep the parent's income artificially low for support purposes.

Exceptional Service in a Convenient Location

When you contact our office, you will speak directly with a Philadelphia child support modification lawyer. For prompt, caring and personal attention, call (215) 241-1117 or contact our Philadelphia law office online.