Post-Divorce Legal Services in New Jersey
When a Divorce is finalized between 2 people, each of you ultimately agree to certain conditions which are enforced anywhere from several years to sometimes decades. However, sometimes changes occur and unforeseen circumstances arise. Sometimes we can resolve these issues in mediation, but others necessitate legal actions in court in front of a judge.
For example, if your former spouse is failing to abide by the terms of your divorce agreement, you may be able to hire an attorney to enforce that agreement.
Instead, perhaps changes have taken place in your own life or your former spouse's life that necessitate a modification to the terms of your agreement. Agreements might be changed in some of the following ways:
- Amounts paid or received in Alimony
- Time spent with Children
- Child Support Agreements
- Custody Agreements
If none of these apply to you in your unique circumstances, other changes might be able to be enforced depending on the situation. For example, maybe you and your ex-wife or ex-husband decided you could come to an agreement on something later on and thus held off on finalizing a certain term in your Agreement, or maybe the two of you raced to finish the Agreement to bring a speedy end to your relationship and accidentally overlooked something important, like who pays for your children's college education, or which parent is responsible for buying your child a car or establishing an investment account for him or her.
While it may seem stressful to consult an attorney again following your divorce proceedings, we understand that life can take us in a variety of directions, so if your personal situation is different than it used to be when you made that agreement -- or if your former spouse's life has taken a turn -- then it would be wise to discuss the possibility of modifying or enforcing the terms of your agreement with a qualified divorce attorney.
Rest assured, changes or enforcement actions related to your Divorce Agreement are usually easier and more expedient than your original Divorce process with the assistance and guidance of an experienced divorce attorney.
