Modifications After Divorce in Florida

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It is a fact of life that situations change. Your divorce takes place at a particular place and time, and the decisions made then may not be the right decisions down the line. After a divorce, any number of changes in your life may make it appropriate to seek a modification of the court order that was entered upon your divorce. Changes to custody, visitation, and amount of support can be granted provided a proper showing is made.

Modification to child support

Child support in Florida is based on the combined income of the parents and the number of children they support. A Florida child support order can be modified if there has been a change in circumstances such as the following:

• A big increase or decrease in income of either parent
• A significant change in the timesharing schedule
• A substantial change in the financial needs of a child, including medical or educational expenses

Modification of custody

To alter the terms of a timesharing schedule, which is the term used in Florida rather than custody, it must be shown that there has been a substantial change in circumstances and that the best interests of the child will be served by altering the timesharing arrangement.

Modification of alimony

Once alimony has been ordered, a substantial change in circumstances must be shown to the court to modify the terms of the alimony. There are many different factors that the court will consider in whether to change an alimony payment. It is difficult to modify alimony payments, but a skilled Clearwater family law firm can examine your situation and determine if it is in your interests to seek a modification.

The attorneys at our knowledgeable and compassionate family law firm can help

If you have questions about any aspect of family law, including modification of child support, visitation, timesharing, custody, or alimony, the lawyers of the Law Offices of K. Dean Kantaras, P.A. are available to assist you. Our attorneys are ready to provide you with the skilled, compassionate, and ardent legal representation that you need to protect your rights. Contact the Law Offices of K. Dean Kantaras, P.A. to speak to an experienced lawyer at one of the top Tampa divorce law firms today.