As time passes and your needs change, certain modifiable provisions of your judgment of divorce may no longer serve your best interests. Or, as time passes, an order that was once followed may be ignored. In either circumstance, it is best to seek a lawyer’s help with enforcement and modification proceedings.
At Maura Barrett Law, we are dedicated to guiding clients through this process as effectively and smoothly as possible.
Orders of child custody and visitation are often modified because courts recognize that family needs change as children grow. At Maura Barrett Law, we can assist you through the process to make sure that everything goes smoothly in the interests of your children.
Regardless of your situation, we can help. We also represent families with parents relocating within or outside of New York state. The law involving relocation presents significant challenges and requires particular expertise and experience that we have. We also represent grandparents seeking visitation with their grandchildren and while these can be challenging cases, there is a path for grandparents in New York.
New York state will help parents enforce child support, but enforcement is often more effective with guidance from an experienced attorney.
At Maura Barrett Law, we help our clients explore options that may not otherwise be available to them. We also represent parents accused of not paying child support.
We also represent parents in proceedings for modification of child support. We take a holistic approach to this work and conduct a full analysis of the potential benefits, or sometimes drawbacks, of seeking a modification of child support.
We assist clients with both enforcement and modification of maintenance (also known as alimony or spousal support). Modification usually requires an experienced attorney.
At Maura Barrett Law we have the experience to review your maintenance award and determine whether enforcement or modification is possible or appropriate.
Sometimes a party will fail to follow the terms of the judgment of divorce, and may refuse to transfer property, may refuse to make payments or will fail to adhere to other requirements set forth in the judgment of divorce.
If your former spouse doesn’t obey the property terms of your judgment of divorce, you can file a motion asking the judge to enforce the judgment of divorce. At Maura Barrett Law, we are equipped to help clients file post-judgment applications to enforce their judgment of divorce.
It’s a legal process to change an existing court order — for custody, support, or visitation — due to major life changes.
Common examples include job loss, relocation, medical issues, or a child’s changing needs.
We can petition the court for enforcement, which may involve garnishment, contempt proceedings, or other remedies.
Yes. If both sides consent, we can formalize the change through a stipulation and court approval.
Courts can impose penalties and modify the order to ensure compliance and protect the child’s stability.
Whether you need to modify or enforce a court order, we help you navigate these changes with clarity and confidence.
