If you are contemplating divorce, seeking to modify an existing child support order, or wish to have your custody or visitation rights legally recognized, it is advisable to consult with the attorneys at Shakhan & Wilkerson Law. Our firm is equipped to provide assistance in these areas of family law.

Indeed, our firm can assist with support payment modifications. When circumstances change significantly from those that formed the basis of the original decree, such as job loss or business closure, the court may consider granting a modification. It's important to note that without filing for modification, the original decree remains binding regardless of changed circumstances.

Eligibility for custody modification typically requires demonstrating a significant change in circumstances affecting the best interests of the child. Additionally, if a child has reached the age of fourteen and expresses a preference to live with the other parent, this may also be grounds for modification. Our firm can guide you through this process.

Our firm is experienced in handling various types of adoptions. We can provide legal assistance for families pursuing private or agency adoptions, as well as for family members, stepparents, or foster parents seeking to adopt children currently in their care.

Prenuptial agreements are legal contracts established before marriage, while postnuptial agreements are created after marriage. Both types of agreements outline how assets would be divided in the event of a divorce. For these agreements to be valid, full asset disclosure is required, and both parties must receive some benefit. Our firm can assist in drafting both types of agreements.

Legitimation may be necessary if you are an unmarried father paying child support but lack legal rights to custody or visitation. Even if you're named on the birth certificate, have confirmed paternity, or are paying support, without marriage to the child's mother at birth, you may need to file a petition for legitimation to be legally recognized as the father and gain custody or visitation rights. Our firm can assist with this process.

An uncontested divorce occurs when both spouses have reached a complete agreement on all terms, including property division, alimony, and child custody, before filing for divorce. If there's disagreement on any issue, the divorce becomes contested. Our firm can assist in drafting the necessary legal documents for an uncontested divorce, though we can only represent one spouse in the process.

A contempt action may be appropriate when one party violates a court's judgment decree. While certain circumstances like job loss might explain non-compliance, any failure to adhere to the final decree can be grounds for a contempt action. This includes late payments, failure to divide assets as ordered, or not following through on property sales. Our firm can advise on filing or defending against such actions.

If you're considering divorce, looking to modify a current child support order, or want to establish legal custody or visitation rights, we recommend consulting with our attorneys at Shakhan & Wilkerson Law. We're prepared to help you with these family law matters.

Yes, we can help with modifications to support payments. If there's been a substantial change in circumstances since the original decree—such as loss of employment or closure of a business—the court may approve a modification. Keep in mind that the original decree stays in effect until you formally file for a modification, regardless of any changes in your situation.

To qualify for a custody modification, you generally need to show a substantial change in circumstances that impacts the child's best interests. Also, if your child is fourteen or older and wishes to live with the other parent, this may serve as grounds for modification. We can help you navigate this process.

We have extensive experience with different types of adoptions. Our firm can help families with private or agency adoptions, and we also assist family members, stepparents, or foster parents who want to adopt children already in their care.

A prenuptial agreement is a legal contract created before marriage, while a postnuptial agreement is established after marriage. Both agreements specify how assets will be divided if a divorce occurs. For either agreement to be enforceable, complete disclosure of assets is necessary, and both parties must receive some form of benefit. We can help you prepare either type of agreement.

If you're an unmarried father who pays child support but doesn't have legal custody or visitation rights, legitimation may be required. Even if your name appears on the birth certificate, paternity has been confirmed, or you're making support payments, you may still need to file a legitimation petition if you weren't married to the mother when the child was born. This process legally recognizes you as the father and allows you to establish custody or visitation rights. We can help you with legitimation proceedings.

An uncontested divorce happens when both spouses agree on all terms—including division of property, alimony, and child custody—before filing. If there's disagreement on even one issue, the divorce is considered contested. We can help prepare the required legal documents for an uncontested divorce, although we can only represent one spouse during the proceedings.

A contempt action may be warranted when someone fails to comply with a court's judgment decree. While certain situations like job loss might justify non-compliance, any failure to follow the final decree can be grounds for contempt. This includes making late payments, not dividing assets as directed, or failing to complete required property sales. We can provide guidance on whether to file or defend against a contempt action.