Divorce Decree Modification Attorneys in Florida
While any court order reached during a divorce may be modified, the most common post-judgment modifications involve child support, child custody and visitation. Before the court will modify one of its original orders it must determine that the change was unforeseen and that it was substantial to the circumstances underlying the agreement.
With an office located in Tampa, Florida, we at the Baird Law Group represent people in post-judgment modification matters. Few things in life are constant, and this is especially true about a divorce order. Sometimes circumstances occur that make it a necessity to revisit an old issue to modify it to reflect the realities of today. To learn more about a divorce decree modification, contact one of our lawyers for an initial consultation.
Child Support Modifications
One type of divorce decree modification involves the amount of child support a parent is ordered to pay. According to Florida Statute § 61.30, in order to be considered a substantial change in circumstance, "the difference between the existing monthly obligation and the amount provided for under the guidelines shall be at least 15 percent or $50, whichever amount is greater ... " Childcare costs and health insurance costs may also warrant a reason to modify child support. Contact us to discuss your specific situation and how we can help.
Child Custody and Visitation Modifications
Child custody and visitation divorce decree modifications are another area that is frequently visited by parents. After a divorce, circumstances may warrant a court to question who should have custody and visitation over a child. A number of issues may necessitate the alteration of an original court order. We will represent people in either defending against modification or seeking to modify a court order.
To learn more about a divorce decree modification, you should contact an attorney at the Baird Law Group in Hillsborough County for an initial consultation.
