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After a divorce, each parent may go through some very significant changes. Modifying a divorce arrangement may be necessary. We recommend that you contact an experienced Rochester attorney to handle divorce modifications. Call our office today for a free consultation and let our experience work for you.
Modifying a Divorce Arrangement
On financial modification issues, the court will likely grant a request for an increase or decrease in child support or spousal maintenance If the moving party can show a significant change in material circumstances that would justify and adjustment in the order. The opposing party will have a chance to show that the changed circumstances are mischaracterized or overstated, or that his or her own situation makes the requested change impossible or highly impractical to accept.
Experienced Rochester Divorce Attorney Michael D. Schmitt will take a close look at your case and give you a good sense for what a court would likely do with the modification request and develop a strategy for presenting your side of the case in clear and persuasive terms. Because of the changing child support calculations in 2010, our Rochester Divorce Attorney has heard from many people who need to understand the practical impact of raising the baseline income cap from $80,000 to $130,000.
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Modifying a Divorce Arrangement
It’s not unusual for the financial and parental arrangements of a prior order or divorce to require some adjustment in future years. If you’re thinking about modifying your order of child support or custodial arrangements to meet significantly changed circumstances, or if you need legal advice about your ex’s recent modification request, experienced Rochester Divorce Attorney Michael D. Schmitt can advise you about your rights and responsibilities. Contact our dedicated Rochester Divorce Attorney for a free initial consultation about your legal options on either side of a modification proposal.