In a Family Law case, the court has continuing jurisdiction to modify awards of alimony, child support, parental responsibility and time sharing. To bring the issues back before the court, a Supplemental Petition for Modification must be filed with the court within a certain time period. If there is a significant change in your life such as a lost job, the children changing residences, serious injury or disability, or other factors which affect you or your children, you must seek help immediately. Until a Supplemental Petition to Modify is filed, the court cannot modify any prior awards, judgments, or orders.

The court may be limited as to what aspects of a final judgment it can modify. Your attorney will review the final judgment and any associated marital agreements to determine if the modification you seek is possible.

Related Issues:
Parental Responsibility
Custody/Substantial Time Sharing
Visitation/Time Sharing
Child Support

Related proceedings:
Divorce
Paternity
Enforcement
Contempt

Every case and situation is unique. Your attorney will evaluate your individual situation and advise you how best to proceed regarding these and other issues. The above statements are made for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. The Law Offices of Thomas J. Donnelly shall not bear responsibility for any actions taken based upon the above information. Seeking professional help for your legal problems and concerns is imperative.