Modification
At Robbins, Kelly, Patterson & Tucker, A Legal Professional Association, we have more than 45 years of experience handling divorce-related issues like modification and enforcement. Our Cincinnati divorce decree modification lawyers know that quality legal representation is built on a foundation of trust, confidence and respect. Talk with one of our attorneys to learn more about how we can help you.
Substantial Change in Circumstances or Lifestyle
As a general rule, divorce decrees are binding, unless the parties agree to a change or there is a substantial change in circumstances or lifestyle for one or both of the ex-spouses. Our attorneys represent clients in modification cases involving:
- Spousal support modifications: When the receiving spouse gets in a more stable financial situation, or the paying spouse experiences a reduced ability to pay the support, the court would consider a modification of spousal support decree.
- Child support modifications: The court can order an upward or downward modification of child support arrangements. Similar to spousal support, if the receiving parent experiences reduced need for support, or the paying spouse experiences reduced ability to make child support payments, the court will consider a downward modification. Conversely, the court will consider an upward modification if significantly increased need for support and ability to pay can be shown.
- Child custody modifications: In the context of child custody/parenting time arrangements, a substantial change in circumstances usually involves a change in job, lifestyle or location. If one parent gets remarried, changes jobs or needs to relocate a significant distance, it will affect the other parent's visitation rights.
We have experience working with divorcing spouses and the courts to find modification solutions that work for everyone involved. Collaborative law is one way to come to an amicable agreement regarding these modification issues outside of the context of litigation. We can help you and your ex-spouse come to a modification agreement that you will both find satisfactory and the court will find equitable, saving cost and time for you.
Enforcement of Divorce Decree
In some cases, nothing in the divorce decree needs to be changed, but one of the ex-spouses is not fulfilling the terms of support or parenting time. We have experience with enforcement of divorce decrees. Our attorneys can file a complaint seeking an order of enforcement from the court.
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From our law firm offices in Cincinnati and Mason, Ohio, we serve clients in the Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana Tri-State Area. To talk with one of our experienced lawyers about divorce decree enforcement and modification, call one of our offices or contact us online. We offer free initial consultations for divorce and family law issues.
