In many of life situations, circumstances after a marriage termination  rarely remain the same. When this occurs, there are occasions when it is necessary to seek a modification of a marital agreement or standing court order relating to family law issues.

Depending on the terms of the Original Court Order in the Divorce or Dissolution, a request for a post judgment family law modification may be possible and appropriate.

However, certain areas of the Final Divorce Decree or Judgment Entry may not be modified, unless both parties agree to a modification. For example, provided that the original court order allows a modification of spousal support, the applicant  may still be required to show that the financial condition of a party has significantly changed, and that a  modification may be warranted.  Oftentimes the applicant may be required to show that the condition warranting the modification was not known or foreseeable at the time of the prior court order.    

Modification of child support is more common. Child Support modifications are appropriate where child support worksheet shows that support will increase or decrease by at least ten (10%) percent with the adjustment.  That is, after computing the change in earnings of both of the parties, and all other proper adjustments, the bottom line owed per month  by the obligor changes 10% or more, a modification may be  warranted.

Post divorce modification requests may include:

• Child Support Modifications: Child Support modifications are often appropriate where child support worksheet shows that support will increase or decrease by at least ten (10%) percent with the adjustment;

• Child Custody or Visitation Modifications: A parent may make a request to change the existing child custody or visitation court orders is a significant  change in circumstances exist to warrant a modification of the current child custody and visitation orders. However, any modification must still be in the best interest of the child or children;

Stephen A. Skiver & Associates, LLC, aggressively represents the legal rights of each of our Post divorce modification clients, while addressing all related issues concerning a client’s matter.

If you need assistance with a Post divorce modification in the Perrysburg, Toledo, Lambertville or the Northwest Ohio and Southwest Michigan areas, contact an experienced attorney (lawyer) at Stephen A. Skiver & Associates, LLC, today by calling (419) 931-0067 (Ohio) or (734) 568-0136 (Michigan).

As a progressive law firm dealing with today's legal issues, we provide you the voice of experience, and quality legal representation in your goals regarding Post divorce modification, or other family law legal needs.