Yes, post-judgment modifications can be pursued in family law orders if there’s been a significant change in circumstances after the initial court order. To modify an existing order, one must demonstrate a genuine need for the change.
Common reasons to request alimony modifications include:
- The spouse receiving support no longer needs it
- The spouse paying support loses their job or is otherwise unable to afford payments
- The spouse receiving support remarries or enters a new domestic partnership
- The spouse receiving support is not making a good faith effort to become self-supporting
- Child support has ended
Common reasons to request child custody modifications include:
- Establishing sole physical custody to remove children from an unsafe home environment
- Denying visitation to a parent who has developed a drug or alcohol problem or a dangerous mental illness
- Providing additional supervised or unsupervised visitation to a parent who is recovering from an issue that previously made them an unfit parent
- Making adjustments in length or frequency of visits to accommodate a relocation
Common reasons to request child support modifications include:
- A parent loses their job
- A parent gets a new job or promotion
- A parent gets remarried to a high-earning spouse
- The custody agreement is changed to share physical custody differently
- A child has been emancipated
- Support needs to be extended beyond age 18 for a disabled adult child
As you can see, there are many nuances depending on the type of post-judgement modification that you are seeking. For help addressing post-judgment issues, contact Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, LLP today!
