Divorce, Family, and Matrimonial Lawyers – Darien, CT
MODIFICATION OF COURT ORDERS
The judgements handed down in a divorce case do not necessarily have to be final. Circumstances change over time, which means that family court orders can be modified. These are called post judgement modifications. In certain cases, orders that have been handed down may no longer be appropriate to the parties involved. Perhaps someone came into a financial windfall and would be better able to provide support payments. Perhaps the opposite is true, and one of the parties involved suffered a financial catastrophe. There also may have been an incident that calls one parent’s ability to be responsible for the children involved in a divorce case into question.
Whatever the case may be, judgements can be modified to better meet the needs of everyone involved. Typically, an order will need to be filed to request a modification. The hope is that a new court order will better address the new situation.
FIGHTING FOR YOU
If you need to file a request for a post judgement modification, call the attorneys at Ferro & Battey, LLC for help. As part of our family law expertise in the state of Connecticut, we help our clients navigate changes in a divorce case. There may be cases where an order needs to be changed, even after a divorce has been finalized. Life circumstances usually don’t remain the same for very long, and therefore the original agreement may need a second look.
QUALIFYING FOR POST JUDGEMENT MODIFICATION
There are several areas that allow you to qualify for a post judgement modification. The first area is in alimony and child support, and reasons for modification include the following:
● Spousal Support: If one spouse suddenly has a drastic change in income or begins living with a third party, the agreement can be modified.
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Child Support: If a change in income representing more than 15% in the current rate of support occurs, the child support payments may be changed.
● Custody & Visitation Schedules: While these, of course, are based on the child’s best interests, we can help you seek a modification if something changes.
Additionally, there are also several areas in which a modification can be sought, such as the following:
● Relocation: If one spouse seeks to move away due to employment, relationship status, or caregiving, a modification may be needed to the custody and visitation schedule.
● Changes in Financial Situation: If one spouse sees a significant gain or loss in income, spousal or child support may need to be modified.
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Health/Medical Issues:
Any sort of medical issue, including substance abuse, with either spouse may lead to a modification. The parties involved may seek to change child custody or visitation as well as child or spousal support.
● Neglect or Domestic Abuse: If any instance of either can be proven in court, the court has the right to limit the violating parent’s custody and visitation rights.
Ferro & Battey, LLC can help you file an appropriate request for change.
Of course, the court does not have to accept the change requested. The court will review the order in question and make changes as necessary. Ferro & Battey, LLC will help you file the request for change and argue for your request to be accepted. We will also defend you from changes that might put too much of a burden on you. At Ferro & Battey, LLC, we have your best interests at heart. Contact us today for help.