Child Custody Modifications Lawyer in Phoenix, AZ

Child Custody Modifications Overview

Arizona Child Custody Modifications

Facts and circumstances often change after a divorce and, in some cases, can be so important or substantial that existing child custody or visitation arrangements must be modified to serve the best interests of the children. Either parent can seek to modify an existing child custody arrangement. All that has to be shown to the court is that a substantial and continuing change of circumstances has occurred. 

A Law Firm Where Clients Come First

Whether you are seeking a modification or want to keep things the way they are, The Baker Law Firm, LLC, will put you and the best interests of your children first.

We believe that clients deserve the utmost respect with regard to their cases, as they are often facing one of the most tumultuous times in their lives. With that in mind, we strive to advise our clients both legally and holistically, in a way that better serves each client as a whole and unique person. Using this approach, our lawyers have successfully helped countless clients in the Phoenix metropolitan area and Maricopa County to modify or preserve existing child custody and visitation orders.

If you’re searching for a lawyer, you probably have a lot of questions you want answered. Unfortunately, we probably can’t answer most of your questions until we know what the facts and circumstances are. In the meantime, until we can meet, here are brief answers to the two most common questions people ask about post-divorce modifications:

• When can you modify an agreement? Absent an immediate danger to the children (ongoing alcohol or drug problems, abuse, neglect, etc.), you generally cannot seek to modify an existing court agreement until one year has lapsed from the time of the original order. Even then, however, you must be able to demonstrate a substantial and continuing change of circumstances.
• What types of changes count as ‘substantial’? Arizona courts have granted visitation and child custody modifications on the basis of changes in work schedules, employment (job loss or advancement), and relocation to another state, childcare availability, illness or disability, and the preferences of older children.

Contact Us

For more information about post-decree modifications in Arizona or to discuss your situation and concerns with an experienced lawyer, contact us by e-mail or call our Phoenix law offices directly at 602-889-6901.

Based in Phoenix, The Baker Law Firm, LLC, serves clients in cities and communities throughout the state of Arizona, including Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale, Chandler, Apache Junction, Florence, Glendale, Sun City, Prescott, Anthem and Globe.

Other Frequent Case Types

• Felony Theft in Phoenix, AZ
• Marijuana Possession in Phoenix, AZ

Areas of Practice

• Child Custody Modifications
• Custody & Visitation
• Divorce
• Family Law