Assisting Clients in South Florida Modify Final Judgments, Agreements and Court Orders
Final judgments, agreements and Court orders addressing alimony, child support and timesharing may be modifiable in their entirety or in part as circumstances change. We all know children grow older, finances change and often what was agreed to or Court is no longer practicable or in everyone’s best interest. Florida law looks to see if there is a substantial, material and permanent change in circumstances that was unanticipated at the time of your Agreement or Final Judgment. If so you may be entitled to a modification. We have successfully modified alimony, child support and timesharing on behalf of our clients.
Child Support Modification
Child support may be modified due to a change in circumstance such as an increase or decrease in one parent’s income, the child reaching the age of 18 or a change in the timesharing schedule. We can assist you in determining if your circumstances warrant a modification of child support. If you are eligible for a modification, it is important to seek assistance quickly to ensure you pay or receive the appropriate child support. In the event you are unable to pay or afford your child support, it is imperative to seek a modification to avoid a court possibly holding you in contempt.
Child Timesharing Modification
A parent seeking a modification of a child timesharing order must provide evidence showing that there has been a substantial, material and permanent change in circumstances that was unanticipated at the time of the entry of the last order. Once you establish such a change, the parent requesting the modification must show that their proposed timesharing schedule is in the minor child’s best interest. Some examples of situations where a modification may be warranted include, but are not limited to, parental relocation, needs of the child have changed or the plan in place is no longer beneficial to the child.
Spousal Support Modification
The general rule of law absent certain “non-modifiable” provisions is that a former spouse may seek a modification if there is a substantial, material and permanent change in circumstances in the financial situation of either person. An example of a change that would warrant a modification includes job loss, illness or disability, a significant increase or decrease in income, remarriage and child support modification. We can help you in determining if your circumstances warrant a modification of your spousal support. Just as with child support, it is important to seek legal assistance as quickly as possible upon learning of the change in circumstances to ensure you pay or receive the appropriate spousal support. In the event you are unable to pay or afford your spousal support, it is imperative to seek a modification to avoid the Court from possibly holding you in contempt.