If you need to modify a divorce order or agreement, contact the experienced and aggressive attorneys at the Law Offices of Roderick C. White immediately.
Life changes, and so should your divorce orders. Whether you need to modify your child support, child custody, visitation, or other post-divorce agreements, our attorneys are here to help you make the necessary adjustments. Modifications can be crucial to reflect new circumstances, protect your rights, and ensure fairness.
At the Law Offices of Roderick C. White, we are aggressive in making sure your post-divorce modifications meet the needs of the present situation.
Post-divorce modifications are legal changes to existing divorce or custody orders. Whether you’re seeking a modification to child support, child custody, or spousal support, you need a lawyer who understands the legal process and can navigate the complexities of these changes.
Common modifications we handle include:
Child Support Modifications
Child Custody & Visitation Modifications
Spousal Support Modifications
Other Modifications (like property or debt adjustments)
The need for a modification often arises when there has been a significant change in circumstances that makes the current order unfair, unworkable, or outdated. If your situation has changed — or if your ex’s situation has changed — the terms of your divorce should reflect that.
If the financial circumstances of one or both parents change significantly, child support orders may need to be modified. Reasons to request a child support modification include:
Loss of income or significant decrease in earnings (job loss, disability, etc.)
Increase in the child’s needs (medical expenses, education costs, etc.)
A change in custody or visitation (if the child spends more or less time with a parent, it could affect support payments)
A significant change in the other parent’s income (new job, new spouse, etc.)
If you need to adjust your child support payments, we will help you gather the necessary financial evidence and pursue a modification that reflects the current situation.
Child custody and visitation arrangements are often subject to modification, especially when the circumstances that prompted the original order change. Common reasons for a custody modification include:
Parental relocation (moving to a new city or state)
Changes in the child’s needs (e.g., health, education, behavioral concerns)
Parental behavior changes (substance abuse, criminal activity, or other issues that affect the parent’s ability to care for the child)
Parenting time conflicts (when the current arrangement no longer fits with work schedules or other life changes)
Whether you’re the parent seeking more time with your child or looking to change an unfair arrangement, we’re here to fight for your rights and ensure your child’s best interests are considered.
Spousal Support Modifications
Spousal support (also known as alimony or maintenance) can be modified after a divorce if there is a significant change in circumstances. Reasons for modifying spousal support may include:
Change in the paying spouse’s financial situation (job loss, change in income)
Change in the recipient spouse’s financial situation (remarriage, new employment, or increased earning ability)
Health issues or disability (either spouse becomes unable to work or requires more financial support)
If either party’s financial situation has dramatically changed since the original alimony order was made, a modification may be necessary to reflect the new circumstances.
Other Modifications
While child support, custody, and spousal support are the most common modifications after divorce, other aspects of divorce settlements may also need to be adjusted over time, including:
Property Division Modifications: In rare cases, property division can be revisited if there is clear evidence that the division was made under fraudulent or misleading circumstances.
Debt Responsibility Modifications: If either party’s financial situation changes, it may be necessary to adjust who is responsible for paying certain debts.
We review all potential modifications thoroughly, ensuring that your post-divorce agreement stays fair and reflective of your current situation.
When You Should Contact a Lawyer for a Modification
You should contact a lawyer if:
Your financial situation has changed, and you need to adjust spousal support or child support.
Your ex is not following the current custody or visitation agreement.
The child’s needs have changed, and you need to revisit the custody arrangement.
Your ex is moving and the custody arrangement no longer works.
You or your ex has experienced a significant life change (job loss, remarriage, health issues) that affects your divorce terms.
