Child Custody Modifications in Glen Burnie

Changing a Child Custody Agreement

Any divorce involving dependent children will result in the issuance of a legal order from the judge to clearly define the arrangement for child custody. Whether you and your former spouse were able to come to an agreement in an uncontested divorce regarding where you children would live or if the court had to intervene in a contested divorce, the custody plan will be set in a binding agreement. In the years after you finalize your divorce, you may find it necessary to change this plan for a variety of reasons, and in this case you should work with an experienced Glen Burnie divorce attorney who can help you with every aspect of the modification.

Common reasons you might need a child custody modification include:

• You are dissatisfied with the current arrangements for custody and child visitation
• Either parent is seeking a relocation out of state
• Changes in your work schedule make it difficult for you to take full advantage of your time with the children

An attorney can be of assistance when your ex-spouse refuses to cooperate with your request for a modification. Trying to resolve this type of situation on your own can lead to frustration and drawn out struggles that can end with no result. Even when your former spouse is willing to comply with your wishes, you must petition the court for a legal modification, as failure to abide by the post-settlement agreement can be charged as contempt of court, and any verbal agreements cannot be enforced if the other party changes their mind. With legal representation, your modification has a better chance of being approved when you need it.

Child Custody Lawyer Serving Anne Arundel County

Ward Pratz & Associates, P.A. has extensive experience with all areas of family law, and our firm works to provide personalized service to each client. We know that when you want to change your custody plan, you don't want to have to fight for it, so we will work diligently to resolve the situation as swiftly as possible. Our firm has a trained mediator on staff to assist if it should be necessary.

Contact a Glen Burnie child custody attorney if you need to get a legally binding to modification to your child custody order.