MODIFICATIONS
After a divorce judgment, a substantial change in the circumstances of either party to the divorce may be grounds for a change of the terms of the divorce judgment or agreement. Child support, child custody, visitation and alimony provisions can be modifiable, whereas asset division is usually not modifiable. Modifications can also be sought for paternity judgments.
Some changes of circumstances which may warrant a modification include loss of employment, a change in employment which results in a substantial increase or reduction in income, retirement, a child about to enter college, a child’s illness, or issues regarding children or a parent which may call for a change in custody or visitation.
A modification action is started by filing a complaint for modification in the probate and family court where your divorce judgment was entered. If you have moved out of the jurisdiction (either to a different county in Massachusetts or to a different state) since your divorce, our attorneys at Kerstein, Coren & Lichtenstein will help you to determine where the modification action should be filed.
Our attorneys at Kerstein, Coren & Lichtenstein will evaluate any change in your circumstances and advise whether seeking a modification of your divorce judgment is appropriate and cost effective.
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