After your divorce decree is finalized, you may breathe a sigh of relief that it’s over, only to realize a few years later that the arrangements no longer reflect what’s best for you and your family. Maybe your child’s other parent has failed to comply with the child custody agreement, and you want to petition for primary custody. Or perhaps your material circumstances have significantly changed, and you want to petition the court to lower your alimony payments. Florida law permits changes to divorce decrees and can help enforce existing ones. Let our Clearwater, FL post-judgement modification and enforcement lawyer help make your life easier. Call The McKinney Law Group today to discuss your situation.
Post Judgment Modification And Enforcement Lawyer, Clearwater, FL
A finalized divorce settlement, whether it was one you negotiated with your ex-spouse out of court or one that a Florida family law judge decided, is a court order, or rather, a series of court orders, that legally sets each spouse’s obligations toward each other and their children. Child custody schedules, the support amount, and any alimony owed are legally enforceable by the courts. If one person fails to comply with the terms of that decree, they can face serious legal consequences. If your ex isn’t fulfilling their responsibilities, from flaking on their parenting time to withholding the child from you or refusing to pay child or spousal support, the courts can take action.
Our Clearwater post-judgment modification and enforcement lawyer petitions the court to enforce the terms of the divorce. This could include garnishment of their check to pay owed child support, or restricting parenting time. We can also petition the court to alter the decree, such as giving you primary custody of your children if the other parent isn’t fulfilling their responsibilities, and adjusting your child support to reflect the change in custody. Each situation is different, and there are specific requirements you must meet foor court enforcement or modifications. Still, we’ll do our best to help you get the revisions that reflect your reality, so your life gets easier and more peaceful.
Why Legal Experience Matters For A Post-Divorce Modification
Florida law sets specific circumstances under which a divorce decree can be changed. Our Clearwater post-judgment modification and enforcement lawyer drafts your petition according to the letter of the law, with a compelling argument to present to the judge, so they rule in your favor. We seek the best possible outcome for your case.
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- Our approach prioritizes resolving matters efficiently and avoiding the stress that comes with going to trial
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Do you need help changing a family law judgment or enforcing an existing one? Call The McKinney Law Group today for a personalized consultation.