Modifying Divorce Decrees to Meet the Needs of Your Life Now

Even though divorce is considered permanent, certain decisions related to the divorce may need to be changed or modified down the road. The truth is that families change, people change and children grow older. What was once convenient for a family may no longer fit the life they live now.

At Levin Cyphers, our attorneys are focused on providing personalized services for families who want to change divorce decrees and family court orders. We understand the importance of providing exceptional service - we even give clients our home phone numbers so they can reach us when necessary. If you want to ask for a change of custody, and increase or decrease in child support or alimony, or another change related to your divorce, Contact the family law attorneys of Levin Cyphers in Toms River, New Jersey.

Modifying Divorce Judgments and Family Court Orders in New Jersey

Many life events can necessitate the changing of court orders. The following are some examples of events that may require changes in a divorce judgment or modification of a court order:

• Parent remarries
• Parent relocates
• Ex-spouse has change of income that alters his or her ability to pay child support or spousal support (alimony)
• Parent acquires new job or retires
• Child reaches the age of 18 or graduates from high school

In a typical modification proceeding in New Jersey, a Motion to Modify must be filed with the court. It is the court's responsibility to determine whether a modification is justified and necessary. They consider whether or not each party's circumstances have changed enough to justify a modification.

It is important to note that most divorce-related issues are modifiable, including child support, child custody, spousal support (alimony), visitation and others. Our family law attorneys are experienced at negotiating custody and support arrangements that benefit the child or children involved and fighting for our clients in court, when necessary.

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Our family law attorneys offer free initial consultations. Contact us to schedule a meeting with one of our family court lawyers who focus on modification of divorce orders.