Changing Court-Ordered Support
The Law Office of Jeffrey A. Klein can represent either party in modification of child support or spousal support. There must be a substantial change in circumstances to merit an increase or decrease. My familiarity with the court's criteria and required documentation works to your benefit in these post-divorce proceedings.
I am an experienced Florida family law attorney based in Daytona Beach and serving Volusia County and Flagler County. If your needs require an increase in support or your hardship justifies a decrease, contact me for a free consultation.
Child Support Modification Lawyer
I have represented both custodial and non-custodial parents in seeking or challenging a change in support.
The recipient parent can request an increase if the needs of the child have changed, such as for day care, school expenses or unreimbursed medical care. That parent can also ask for more child support if the ex-spouse's income has increased.
The paying parent has a heavier burden to prove to downgrade child support. In general, there must be a job loss and the payor must demonstrate a good faith effort to find another job. In addition, child support can be terminated when the child turns 18 or graduates from high school, though the burden is on the payor party to seek a modification.
Modification of Alimony
While child support is largely based on a formula and statutory guideline, alimony is need-based, and the amount and duration of alimony are often awarded at the discretion of the judge.
The payor ex-spouse may seek to reduce or terminate alimony, however, for various reasons:
- Inability to pay (job loss)
- The recipient ex-spouse has achieved financial independence
- The recipient has remarried or entered a supportive relationship
- The payor reaches retirement age
Your unique circumstances may create exceptions to these general rules. Call my Daytona Beach office at 866-819-6032 to arrange your free initial consultation about modification of child support or spousal support.
