New York City Modifications Attorney
“It is inevitable that people’s lives will change in the aftermath of a divorce or separation.”
It is inevitable that people’s lives will change in the aftermath of a divorce or separation. Former spouses may relocate, find new jobs, and possibly remarry. When these changes occur, it may be necessary for you to seek help from a New York City modifications attorney.
At the Law Office of Rachel Ambats, PLLC, we are ready to step in and help. We understand the legal processes that need to be followed to make changes to things like child support and custody, visitation, alimony, and more.
Life is Unpredictable and Always Changing
Regardless of whether or not you get divorced, life is always changing. However, separation means that all parties will undergo changes that cannot be predicted when a divorce settlement is finalized.
In fact, “final” divorce settlements are rarely final, and there may be a time when you need to make request some changes.
Please understand that you cannot make changes legally without petitioning and working through the family court in New York. Taking it upon yourself to make changes, even if the other spouse agrees, can lead to major civil and criminal issues down the road.
Changes to Child Custody and Child Support
There are various reasons why one parent may seek modifications to child custody. This can include:
Relocation – If one parent wants to move a significant distance from the other parent and they have physical custody of the child, they will need to seek a modification from the court. The other parent may object, especially when it impacts their custody or visitation agreement.
Criminal Issues – If one parent gets into criminal trouble, then the other parent may need to petition the court for custody or visitation modifications.
Substance Abuse – If one parent suspects that the other is abusing alcohol or drugs, they may need to petition the court to investigate and make necessary custody modifications.
Physical/Sexual Abuse – If physical or sexual abuse of a child is suspected, law enforcement needs to be contacted and modifications will likely be necessary.
Modifications to child support may be necessary if the financial or living situation of one parent changes.
Changes to Alimony
Permanent alimony may need to be modified for various reasons. These can include deception on the part of the person receiving payments such as living with a new partner but avoiding marriage to continue payments. There may also be a time when the receiving spouse sees an increase in income and can support him or herself.
We Are Here When You Need Help Making Changes
Life is constantly changing and that is certainly going to be true in the aftermath of a divorce or separation. Because of these changes, there will likely be a time when you need to modify some parts of a divorce settlement. At the Law Office of Rachel Ambats, PLLC, we want to help you make the changes that are necessary by following all of the legal processes with the court.
Rachel Ambats is a skilled family law attorney who can work with you and your former spouse to come up with fair adjustments. When you need a New York City modifications attorney, contact us for a free consultation.