Modifications: Custody, Support, Visitation
At the Andrew Kim Law Firm, PLLC, we are pleased to assist people throughout the Seattle metro area with motions to modify an existing family law order. We provide services involving these and other modification proceedings:
- Modification of child custody
- Modification of visitation
- Modification of child support
- Modification of spousal maintenance
To learn more about a motion for modification of child custody, visitation, child support or spousal maintenance, contact us. We are pleased to offer a free consultation and case evaluation to discuss your legal rights and options.
Modification of a Child Custody or Visitation Order
It is difficult to obtain a change of custody in the state of Washington once a court has issued a child custody order. The courts and the Washington legislature place a high value on the finality of child custody orders.
To obtain a change of child custody, the moving party must demonstrate significant evidence to establish that the current custodial arrangement is not in the best interests of the child. Frequently, parents seeking a motion for change of custody underestimate how difficult it can be to obtain a change of custody.
If you believe a change of custody is necessary to protect your son or daughter, it is important to contact a family law attorney who can provide candid advice about your case. In some cases, a motion for modification of a visitation order may be a better course of action. As changes to a visitation schedule are less disruptive to a child's stability, a court may be more likely to entertain a modification of an existing visitation order than a motion for change of custody.
Contact Us
If you need to speak with a lawyer about a modification of an existing order for child support, spousal maintenance, child custody or visitation, contact us. To reach our law office in Bellevue, call 425-289-1990. To contact our law office in Tacoma, call 253-682-2000.
