Post-Decree Modifications

Ohio Family Law, Post-Decree Matters

Life changes: even after a court ruling or settlement, clients occasionally need to enlist the help of a skilled lawyer. It is sometimes necessary to return to court and ask for help enforcing a ruling made by the judge, such as orders to pay debts, pay support, or to provide you with access to your children. Other times it is necessary to ask the court for a divorce-decree modification to adjust child support or custody arrangements.

At the Columbus Law Offices of William L. Geary, we can work with you to help the court make these adjustments. Clients come to us with a variety of concerns:

• Unhappiness with a previous attorney's work
• Need to stop the other parent's non-compliance
• Termination or modification of spousal and child support
• Request for re-allocation of parental rights

Divorce decree modification: Just because an action for divorce, dissolution, or legal separation has ended does not mean that you will never have problems or disagreements in the future. At the Law Offices of William L. Geary, we have years of experience in Ohio Family Law. We are familiar with the court system and know how to take action to find solutions quickly when circumstances change.

• Child Support: Your child's needs may change. Parents sometimes experience employment changes or illness. Sometimes opportunities--like private school education--arise. Our firm is experienced and familiar with Ohio law; we can help you make these modifications.
• Spousal Support: We have years of experience helping clients increase or decrease spousal support. Clients often approach us because they are not making as much money as they had previously. Sometimes they have been injured, downsized, or transferred out of their company. The Law Offices of William L. Geary can help you make changes according to your needs.
• Child Custody: When one parent moves or a child's needs change, child custody modifications are often required. We can answer your questions about how Ohio family law views these changes. We examine the reasons behind the change and issues regarding suitability of the other parent. Sometimes these circumstances necessitate the appointment of a guardian ad litem in the divorce decree modification process.

Contact the Ohio Law Offices of William L. Geary today at 614-221-8690 to discuss your divorce-decree modification concerns. Our experienced and dependable attorneys get to know you, involving you in the preparation and presentation of your case every step of the way.