In the absence of a formal child support modification, a parent who pays child support in Florida must continue to do so until the child comes of age. If either parent has a reason to request a change to an existing child support order, that parent must follow a...
Modifications
Information about child custody modifications
If there are substantial changes for one parent or the other, there may be grounds for a modification of the original child custody, or parental responsibility, order. According to the Florida Supreme Court, either parent can request a modification. However, there are...
Do I have the ability to request a modification of orders from my divorce?
When you get a divorce, the court will likely issue multiple orders. These may be for child support and alimony. After the divorce is final, you may have changes in your circumstances that make you want to request a change in the decree. According to the Florida...
When can I request a modification of my divorce agreement?
After your divorce, you may realize your situation changes and you need to ask the court to modify your agreement. You can request changes to some parts of your divorce agreement. The Florida Statutes explain that you may be able to change child custody and support...
Can I modify my alimony order?
Circumstances do and will change after your divorce that may render some decisions the court made or you agreed to difficult to maintain. In most cases, you can go back to court and request a modification. When it comes to alimony, the Florida Statutes grant you the...
4 Reasons You Should Consider Modifying a custody order
When you and your spouse separate, you will need to make decisions about child custody in Florida. However, if an issue arises that makes the arrangement difficult, then a modified custody order could be right for you. Here are some of the reasons why modifying the...
When life changes, can your child support agreement change, too?
Your child changes every day. They may have recently entered school. They may have different needs for healthcare than they did a year ago. You may have moved to a new home, changing their daily life in the process. Thankfully, your child support agreement can change...
Florida Family Law Modifications: A continuing closer focus.
We referenced the fluidity and “change over time” quality inherent across much of marital & family law in a recent Quinn & Lynch blog post. We specifically noted that post-divorce understandings reached between former spouses during the marital dissolution...
Things sometimes change: family law court-ordered modifications
Marital dissolution is a serious issue. Unquestionably, divorce upends your life, materially altering circumstances for divorcing spouses and affected children. Many soon-to-be exes rightly regard the process and post-divorce realities with hope. They know that their...