Central Florida Divorce Judgment Modification Lawyer
Child support is awarded to a parent for the care and well-being of the child. The courts take the obligation seriously and expect parents to make every effort to meet any monthly child support obligation awarded. But the courts also recognize the realities of the changing economy and how circumstances change in people's lives. If a parent loses a job or becomes sick and cannot make payments under an award of child support, the parent may be able to modify the child support award as long as it does not impact the best interests of the child.
Modifying Your Shared Parenting Time
It is never a good idea to modify your parenting schedule informally between you and the other parent. If problems arise with a parent's timesharing or visitation with a child, you face a possible contempt charge for failing to follow a court order. If you need to modify your shared parenting schedule, it is in everyone's best interest to petition the courts for an official modification.
Modification of Parental Time Sharing (Custody)
In some cases, a parent may no longer be able to share parenting time with a child, possibly because of incarceration, chemical dependency, or physical or psychological illness. The other parent may petition the courts for a modification of the original timesharing arrangement, including a change to full legal and physical custody and a termination of parental rights, if necessary.
Alimony Modification
As financial and family circumstances change, spousal maintenance obligations may need to change as well. Whether you are the recipient of alimony or are obliged to pay, you may petition the courts for a modification of any periodic alimony payment if you no longer have an ability to pay alimony at the ordered amount.
Modification of Property Settlements
Property settlements or judgments may not be modified unless you can show that the award was made under fraudulent conditions by the other party, in which case contempt of court and other serious criminal charges may result.
Experienced Altamonte Springs Custody Modification Attorney
If you are considering modifying your divorce judgment in Central Florida, talk to an attorney at Salfi & Sprysenski, P.A., in Altamonte Springs. Call us toll free at 866-583-0170 or contact us by e-mail to arrange a consultation with an experienced Orlando child support modification attorney at our firm today.
