At the Massachusetts Family Law Group, Attorney Irwin M. Pollack and his colleagues have handled all types of petitions for and defenses against Complaints for Modification. In general, a Probate and Family Court judge will grant a modification when there has been a substantial or material change in circumstances.
We have worked on modifications requested for all of the following reasons:
- Relocation
- Older children who want to spend more time with the non-custodial parent
- Remarriage
- The primary care parent’s ability to care for the children
- Job loss
- A better job
- Disability or illness
- Special needs of the child
- Emancipation.
If your Complaint for Modification is based on FINANCES…
If your Complaint for Modification is based on CHILDREN…
Formalize A Modification To Protect Yourself…
We urge clients, even if they agree to a proposed change, to go through the proper channels when modifying any type of order. If you don’t make it formal, you can create a situation that is hard to prove to a judge in the future if that becomes necessary. Your off-the-record change will not be enforceable by the court, because there is nothing to enforce from a legal standpoint. Therefore, you should seek the advice of a family law attorney with experience working with modifications to be sure any changes you make are legal and enforceable.
Modifications Related to Finances
Complaints for Modification based on finances are typically filed when one of the parties either needs more money or wishes to pay less. These complaints many times deal with either child support or alimony.
Contact us or call (800) 910-DIVORCE to learn more.
Modifications Related to Children
In addition to complaints dealing with alimony reduction and support changes, our lawyers handle matters related to visitation and custody. The need for modifications in these areas frequently arise when one parent moves away or becomes unable to abide by the original visitation or custody order. Sometimes they come about because of the children’s changing needs based on their age. Learn more about changing your custody plan.
It is important to have an advocate who can articulate your case. When another party fails to abide by a court’s prior order, our lawyers are experienced in assessing a client’s need to pursue a Complaint for Contempt, as well as defending such complaints when the claims are inaccurate or there are appropriate defenses.
Contact us or call (800) 910-DIVORCE to learn more.
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