Post-Decree Modification & Enforcement Lawyers in Cary, IL
Serving McHenry & Kane County Families as Their Needs Evolve
After divorce or the issuance of a family law order, your life will continue to evolve. You could lose a job, remarry, or your children’s educational or health needs could change. In these cases, your original divorce or family law order (often called a “decree”) may no longer work for you. Additionally, you may have to enforce an order if another party is not adhering to its terms.
This is where our attorneys at Vaclavek Hartman Vaclavek can help. Our team features skilled family and estate law professionals who can obtain necessary modifications or enforcement actions from Illinois courts. While doing so is not easy, we have the legal experience for the job. Make our extensive experience your advantage.
Thousands have counted on our legal services; we welcome you to do the same. Start with our Cary post-decree modification and enforcement lawyers by calling (815) 507-8887 or reaching out online.
What Are Post-Decree Modifications in Illinois?
After a divorce or other family law case has been resolved, you may adjust a court order by seeking a post-decree modification. This action enables you to update legal obligations to better suit your current circumstances. To obtain a modification, you must secure court authorization by demonstrating that a change is warranted.
What Can You Modify & Why?
Here are some of the main things that you can modify and what justifies a change:
- Child custody and parenting time - These things may become necessary to modify if one parent plans to move, a child’s schedule or needs change, or if a parent’s actions put a child in danger of harm.
- Child support - Parents’ financial situations are not static. Significant changes in income due to job loss, promotion, or health issues might justify modifying child support payments.
- Spousal maintenance (alimony) - Life events such as remarriage, retirement, or a major change in financial resources may merit a modification to an original order for alimony payments.
Enforcing Family Law Orders
If one party fails to comply with a family law order, the other may seek to enforce it through legal means. Depending on the type of order and the specific circumstances, there are several methods for enforcing a family law order. Courts may garnish wages, suspend licenses, or hold the at-fault party in contempt of court, which could result in legal penalties.
As Life Changes, Turn to Our Cary Post-Decree Modification & Enforcement Lawyers
Securing a post-decree modification or enforcement requires navigating Illinois family law rules and presenting a strong case to the court. Fortunately, you have a guide and advocate in Vaclavek Hartman Vaclavek.
For you, we can do the following and more:
- Thoroughly evaluate your case - Whether you want to modify or enforce an order, we can carefully review your situation, court orders, and what you may need to do to secure an optimal outcome.
- Guide you through relevant legal processes - Modifications and enforcements require proper legal filings and often involve court hearings. We can handle all documentation, deadlines, and court requirements, so you can focus on what matters most.
- Fight for you in court - If your situation requires litigation, we can fight to protect your rights, financial stability, and the best interests of your children.
- Solve unforeseen challenges - Whenever possible, we strive to reduce conflict through negotiation or mediation, helping you save time and avoid the stress of contentious legal battles.
Do you have questions about post-decree modifications? Get answers in a free consultation at our firm. Call (815) 507-8887 or contact us online to schedule yours.