Post-Judgment Modification and Enforcement Issues Lawyer
Florida Post-Judgment Modification Issues
Most Family Law Final Judgments can be modified or enforced after the final decree is entered. When an individual's situation substantially changes, it may become necessary to modify the final judgment. Changes such as the loss or acquisition of a job, relocation with the minor child, severe alienation of the affections of the minor child by the primary parent, or severe frustrations with visitation may all result in a modification of the final judgment.
Ms. Palma will personally meet with you to evaluate your case and determine whether your case meets the legal elements for a modification of the final judgment. In summary a few the legal issues that may be changed are as follows:
- Child support - Child support can be modified upward or downward. As an example, when a child's needs substantially increase and the payor's ability to pay child support has increased or remained the same since the entry of the final judgment, the child support obligation may be increased. On the other hand, if the payor experiences an involuntary loss in income, a decrease in child support may be granted.
- Child custody - Custody of children can also be changed. First, the Court will consider whether there has been a substantial change in circumstances since the entry of the Final Judgment. Second, the Court will consider whether the change in custody is in the best interests of the child. Ms. Palma works with parents to determine whether a child custody modification is in the best interest of the child and whether such a modification meets the legal elements required under Florida Law.
- Alimony - Under certain circumstances, alimony can be reduced, increased or terminated.
Divorce Decree Enforcements
Just as many of the facets of your divorce final judgment that are modifiable are also enforceable. If you former spouse is failing to meet his or her financial responsibilities outlined clearly in the final judgment, you may be entitled to bring an enforcement action against your former spouse. If your former spouse is failing to meet their parenting responsibilities as outlined in the final judgment, an enforcement action can also be brought in this type of situation.
Ms. Palma will be happy to meet with you and discuss your legal options. Some of your options may be a Motion to Enforce, Motion for Contempt, Motion to Compel or an Order to Show Cause.
Contact Us
To schedule a consultation with attorney Patricia Palma, contact us online or call us at (813) 258-3211.
The Law Office of Patricia Palma, P.A.
120 S. Willow Avenue
Tampa, FL 33606
Telephone: (813) 258-3211
Fax: (813) 258-3222
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