When parties reach an agreement to settle, or a Court orders a resolution to a family law dispute, those decisions are based on the parties’ circumstances at the time of the agreement or order.  When those circumstances change, however, the agreement or order may need to change as well.  The family lawyers at The Marks Law Firmcan help you obtain that necessary change. 

In Florida, a party that has endured a “substantial change” in its circumstances may be entitled to a modification of their agreement or the Court’s order so that party’s rights and obligations reflect their current reality.  For instance, if a wife who is paying alimony to her former husband learns that the former husband, previously unemployed, now has a job and earns more money than she does, the wife may be entitled to a reduction or elimination of her alimony payments. 

Likewise, if a father paying child support to his former wife suddenly loses his job, he may be entitled to a reduction or elimination of those payments as well.  If you believe your circumstances have “substantially changed” since the end of your family law matter, you may be entitled to a change in your rights or obligations.  Contact the attorneys at The Marks Law Firm for a one-on-one consultation to ensure you are protected.  If you would like more information about modification in Central Florida, contact the family law attorneys at The Marks Law Firm in Orlando to schedule a consultation.