Massachusetts Lawyer for Post-Judgment Modification

Family Law Attorney in Massachusetts

Once a final child support or spousal support order has been put into place by the court it requires another act of the court to modify that support plan. Although circumstances in life are always subject to change this does not mean that one party can automatically modify a support plan. The support guidelines issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts state that:

"The child support guidelines are formulated to be used by the justices of the Trial Court, whether the parents of the children are married or unmarried, in setting temporary, permanent or final orders for current child support, in deciding whether to approve agreements for child support, and in deciding cases that are before the court to modify existing orders. A modification may be allowed upon showing a discrepancy of 20% or more between an established order and a proposed new order calculated under these guidelines."

If you or your past partner has experienced a change in life circumstance requiring a modification of a support plan then consulting a Massachusetts family law attorney with a focused divorce practice should be done. There are exact legal procedures to be followed and a knowledgeable lawyer will best be able to guide you through these.

General Factors Requiring Post-Judgment Modification

Nothing in life remains the same and many things can never be accurately predicted. The need to modify a divorce related order is not limited to support issues. Child custody needs can change dramatically and are commonly the reason that a modification is sought. For example:

• A parent's job or a child's schooling can change requiring a shift in visitation rights or plans
• At times one parent's lifestyle may change to the degree that it negatively impacts a child in their custody
• Very often a job or family needs dictate that one parent relocate
• As a child matures he/she may choose to live with a non-custodial parent
• Often vague education or college support clauses in a plan need definition for current circumstances

Our attorney at Rauseo Law has worked within the field of family law for close to 30 years and has overseen many post-judgment modifications. We understand the special needs of this branch of the law and continue with our dedication to use the law to help families not only through a divorce but in the years that follow.

Get sound advice and the benefit of years of experience and contact a Massachusetts family law attorney today. Our firm serves clients in Wakefield, Saugus, Lowell, Winchester, Beverly, Newburyport, Cambridge, Lexington, Marblehead, Andover and Lynnfield.