San Fernando & Santa Clarita Valley Visitation Modification Lawyers

Modification of Visitation Orders in Burbank, Valencia, Westlake Village and Encino

When you first divorced or legally separated, the court may have entered a ruling regarding you or your spouse’s visitation rights and custody. While the agreement may have worked at the time, you may have found that a change in circumstance has created the necessity of changing your visitation schedule or rights. A visitation modification may be the answer.

It is possible to alter a court judgment regarding visitation rights or schedules. A San Fernando / Santa Clarita Valley visitation modification attorney at Cutter & Lax can review your unique situation and determine what can be done to change your visitation agreement to one that better suits you and your children. Our firm is highly experienced in a number of family law matters, including those involving post-judgment modifications such as visitation. We take on cases throughout all of Burbank, Glendale, Valencia, Encino, Woodland Hills, Westlake Village, Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys and the surrounding areas in the San Fernando & Santa Clarita Valleys and are happy to discuss your options with you during your free initial case evaluation.

Why a Visitation Modification?

There are numerous reasons a parent may find it necessary to consult a lawyer and seek a visitation modification:

• A parent is moving or has moved out of state
• A parent has a new job or new job schedule
• A parent has been convicted of a crime
• Abuse or other wrongful conduct has been occurring
• Repeated failure to comply with visitation agreements

A “significant change in circumstances” is necessary to request a visitation modification in California, and this modification must be deemed “necessary and proper” and in the best interests of the child. This is covered under California Family Law Section 3022. To seek a modification, you and your lawyer must show that the change is significant enough to require a change in your current visitation agreement. You must also prove that this change will benefit your child or children.

Consult a San Fernando Valley Visitation Modification Attorney

Protect you and your child’s interests by seeking a visitation modification with the help of a skilled family law attorney at Cutter & Lax. We will keep your best interests at heart and will use our legal knowledge and experience to fight for a successful modification. Our firm has offices in Burbank, Valencia, Encino and Westlake Village and takes on cases throughout the rest of the Valley.

Considering modifying your visitation or custody agreement? Contact a visitation modification lawyer at our firm today.