Boston, Massachusetts Lawyer - Post-Divorce Issues
Modification or Non-Payment of Child Support and Alimony
When a couple divorce, they usually come to a mutual agreement on all of the basic issues. Their agreement is then put into writing and becomes a judgment of the court (divorce decree). As time goes by, circumstances can change, and the parties' may need to modify the terms of the initial divorce agreement. At the law office of Diane W. Spears in Boston, Massachusetts, I help couples with various post-divorce modifications, such as changes in child custody, and increases or decreases in child support and alimony.
Alimony, Custody, and Child Support Modifications
Following a divorce, incomes change, needs change, families change, and locations change. When the divorce document becomes outdated and no longer relevant, a modification is in order. Following a divorce, you have the right to modify child custody, child support, and alimony in certain circumstances. Modifications may be made if there has been a significant change of circumstances such as: increased or decreased earnings of either spouse; changed developmental needs of children or financial needs of either spouse; a relocation; or other significant change which makes the terms of the original divorce decree unfair.
Continuing the Collaborative Process
At the law office of Diane W. Spears, I have helped clients file for modification of existing court orders established in their divorce. My practice of collaborative law comes into play in post-divorce disputes as well. I encourage couples to return to the table to find solutions efficiently and cost-effectively. If it worked for your divorce, it can work again.
Filing Contempt for Non-Payment
If one individual is not paying what the court has ordered them to pay, I will file a complaint for contempt. The rights to child support according to the divorce documents will be enforced. The consequences are serious for those who choose not to pay their obligations to their children, including incarceration or the loss of a driver's license.
For more information or to schedule an appointment regarding a possible child support or alimony modification, please contact me.
