Can Criminal Conviction Influence Family Court Orders?
If you have a standing family court order that pertains to child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, and other agreements with an ex-spouse, criminal conviction can potentially alter your family court order in various ways. Domestic violence and child abuse will almost certainly lead to family court proceedings, but it is also possible for criminal activity seemingly unrelated to a family court order to lead to modification proceedings. In the event you or an ex-spouse are convicted of a crime, it is essential to consult your family law attorney as soon as possible to determine how this will influence any