Modifications of Prior Judgments

Schaumburg, Illinois, Post Divorce Decree Modification

There are many reasons for seeking a modification of a divorce judgment due to a substantial change in circumstances, including

• Wage increase or decrease
• Job loss or change 
• Remarriage 
• Increased or decreased need

At the Law Offices of Lisa Hagenauer , we will help you determine whether seeking a divorce modification is a viable option for you. If you would like to discuss the possibility of modifying your divorce decree, contact the Law Office of Lisa Hagenauer to consult a responsive family law attorney.

Should I seek a divorce modification?

We handle modifications of prior judgments that include

• Child custody modifications
• Maintenance (sometimes referred to as "alimony") Modification
• Child visitation schedule changes
• Child support payment reduction or increase
• Post divorce removal of children from Illinois due to move of custodial parent

In order to qualify for any modification, there has to be a substantial change in circumstances for you, your child or your former spouse. Property divisions are generally not modifiable.

We can also help you obtain temporary orders while fighting to obtain permanent changes. The courts understand that as our lives change, often times divorce judgments need to be modified in order to treat each party fairly and to protect the best interest of a child. Changes in circumstances can occur, and the court is sometimes amenable to recognizing them.

We can assist you in enforcing your present divorce decree if your ex-spouse is not complying with the terms of your judgment, such as child support or maintenance payments or visitation schedules or terms.

Contact a divorce modification lawyer for an initial consultation.