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Post-judgment Modifications and Enforcement

Child Support ● Alimony ● Custody Arrangements ● Visitation

The judge presumes two things when crafting the final divorce decree: that each party's living conditions will remain consistent into the foreseeable future; and the assumption that both parties will actually follow the decree. When circumstances change or when one spouse violates the terms of the settlement, the only way to square it with the settlement's intent is to ask the judge for a post-judgment modification or enforcement.

The law firm of Duffy & Fasano has handled post-judgment issues in the Greater Waterbury, Connecticut, area for over 30 years. Contact us today for a free consultation if your final judgment needs to be altered or enforced.

When Can a Final Decree Be Modified?

A divorce decree can be modified only when one member of the divorced couple has experienced a "significant change in circumstances." Since the initial divorce decree takes things like income, living expenses and school districts into account when determining alimony, child support and custody arrangements, these terms of the decree can only be changed if those circumstances change first.

Post-judgment modifications for child custody, visitation and parenting access schedules can be granted for a number of reasons. These include either spouse moving to a new area, falling into addiction and becoming an unfit guardian, a change in school districts, or for other reasons.

For a free consultation with Duffy & Fasano, contact us online or call us at 203-598-7500.

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