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Lawyer Handling Georgia Modification and Contempt

At the Alpharetta law office of Ronald E. Dobelstein, P.C., we represent individuals and families in many different types of family law matters. One particular area of family law in which we receive many clients is modifications and contempt. Attorney Ronald E. Dobelstein has over 25 years of experience handling issues for clients on either side of a dispute. To learn more, please see the information below or contact our office today.

Modifications

Any modifications that need to be made to a standing family court order, such as child support, must be handled through the courts. If you, or the parent that pays child support, have experienced a substantial change in circumstances, such as the loss of a job or an increase in income, the courts can order a modification to the existing order to ensure that the child's needs are being met through the support payments.

It is important to know that you cannot just change your child support or alimony payments or stop paying them all together without first gaining approval from the court. If you fail to do this, a contempt action may be filed against you. We can help you understand the proper process to obtain a modification and represent your interests throughout the entire matter.

Contempt

If you violate a family court order, it is possible that a contempt action may be filed against you. You may have to go to jail if you are held in contempt. Some examples of contempt include:

• You had the means to pay child support or make alimony payments but intentionally refused to make such payments
• You arbitrarily changed the amount of support you are paying

Please note, you cannot ask for a modification after you have been served with a contempt action. You must first address the contempt action before taking any action to modify the order you are accused of violating.

Out of State Issues

If your family court order was established in another state but must now be enforced in Georgia, there are certain steps that must be taken. Our firm can help you enforce the order and fully understands how to handle any issues that arise.

For more information about how to handle modification and contempt issues involving child support, child custody or alimony, contact a dedicated lawyer at the law office of Ronald E. Dobelstein, P.C. today. Mr. Dobelstein can meet with you and determine the best way to proceed.

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Ronald E. Dobelstein, P.C.
3780 Mansell Rd., Suite 450
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Located just off Georgia 400, Free parking

Phone: 770.408.7020
Fax: 770.408.7019

Toll Free: 866.408.7020

Monday through Friday, 8:30-5:00 or by special appointment
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Our law firm represents clients throughout Georgia including the cities in the North Atlanta region throughout Fulton, North Fulton, Forsyth, Gwinnett, Cobb, East Cobb, Cherokee, and Dekalb Counties, including Alpharetta, Atlanta, Dunwoody, John's Creek, Milton, Roswell, Cumming, Suwanee, Duluth, and Lawrenceville.