Changing Your Divorce Agreement

Life is ever changing and as the years pass, sometimes changes need to be made in divorce agreements. You may need to change a child custody arrangement, child support or alimony agreement due to some change that has occurred in your life. What has to happen now is communication with the former spouse and you will need the help of an attorney to create a "modification" in the divorce agreement. The changes will then need to be submitted to the court for your protection and for legal purposes.

What Steps Must be Taken

If you are the one in need of a post-divorce modification, keep in mind that it will be up to you to provide proof to the court that the reason for the changes are legitimate and significant enough to warrant the change. You may have lost your job, or had to accept a cut in pay requiring that you re-adjust your spousal or child support payments. These things will have to be documented.

Child custody arrangements may need to be modified due to some change in the family environment in your life or your former spouse's. Any changes the original divorce agreement will need to be drawn up in a specific legal document and submitted to the court; an attorney can ensure this is done correctly to protect your individual and family rights.

A New York Family Law Attorney Can Help

At Brian D. Perskin & Associates, P.C., we have been representing clients for years in family law matters and have extensive experience in divorce matters including divorce modifications.

We care deeply about our clients' best interests and our level of quality service has made us one of the leading divorce law firms in New York.

When changes need to occur after divorce, communicating the need for those changes and taking action is very important. We can help ensure the changes are communicated correctly and with the necessary evidence to support them which will greatly increase your chances of getting them approved through the court. One phrase, worded incorrectly, can communicate the wrong thing and can put you at grave disadvantage. When a divorce modification is done with attention to detail and done thoroughly, only then you can you have peace of mind.

For superb family law assistance, contact a New York divorce lawyer in our office for a consultation, and we will go over the details of what changes you may need.