When parties reach an agreement to settle, or a Judge at Trial orders a resolution to a Family Law dispute, those decisions are based on the parties’ circumstances at the time of the agreement or what a Judge orders. When those circumstances change, however, the agreement or Court order may need to change as well. The Orlando Family Law Attorneys at The Marks Law Firm, P.A. are here to help those who are seeking to obtain that necessary change.
In Florida , a party that has experienced a “substantial change” in his or her 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 husband who is paying Alimony to his former wife learns that the former wife, who was previously unemployed, now has a job and earns more money and perhaps more than he does, the husband may be entitled to a reduction or elimination of his Alimony obligations.
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 our Family Law Attorneys at The Marks Law Firm, P.A. for a one-on-one Consultation to learn more about your options regarding a potential Modification.