Changing or Enforcing Child Custody and Financial Support Obligations
Perhaps a custody arrangement imposed by a Judge has caused friction over the years. Perhaps you worked out an amicable parenting agreement, but circumstances have changed over time. Job loss, remarriage and relocation are just some of the issues that force parents to revisit court orders.
The Law Firm of Duane St. Pierre, PC, provides experienced representation for post-decree modifications of child custody, child support or spousal support, as well as enforcement advocacy if the other parent is not adhering to a court order.
Located in Palatine, Illinois, family law attorney Duane St. Pierre takes cases in the surrounding Chicagoland area, primarily in Cook, Lake, DuPage, Kane and McHenry counties. Arrange a free consultation today.
Custody Modification and Parental Relocation
Sometimes parents mutually agree to alter the parenting schedule or even alter the terms of custody and visitation. Sometimes parents do not agree but want to work it out without a courtroom fight. Sometimes it is necessary to have a judge rule. Duane St. Pierre brings 28 years of experience to your case, whether you need counsel or review to formalize a modification, or whether you need advocacy in a contested courtroom proceeding:
- Petition for sole custody or change of custody
- Modification of visitation (parenting time)
- Petition to relocate in Illinois or out of state with the children
- Modifications of child support
- Interference with visitation rights
Parent relocation in particular can be a nasty battle. The burden is on the relocating parent to show good cause to take the child out of Illinois. The "best interest" of the children is the standard. Experienced trial lawyer Duane St. Pierre will fight for your rights in court or help you negotiate terms to make the realities of long-distance parenting work for the best.
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Child Support Modification and Contempt of Court
Petitions to Modify Child Support are often based upon setbacks such as health problems or unemployment, or on the basis of a spouse's job promotion. Petitions to Enforce Child or Spousal Support allege the parent is willfully refusing to pay and seeks to hold the paying parent in contempt and a demand for a seizure of assets, attorney fees and even jail time. Disputes also arise over an accurate calculation of the child support or alimony/spousal support which often require forensic accounting to determine true income, trace assets or ferret out hidden sources of income.
As an experienced trial lawyer, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and licensed private investigator Duane has the necessary background to address these issues.
Protecting Your Interests in Family Court Matters
The Law Firm of Duane St. Pierre represents parents throughout the greater Chicago area, including military personnel of Naval Station Great Lakes. We offer a free 30-minute consultation, including after hours or weekends by appointment only. Call 847-359-7199 or contact us online.
