Post Judgment Issues
Overview
Life changes, and because of the unpredictability of the future, your judgment may become outdated, inapplicable, or simply unworkable for parties. Although the goal should always be to avoid litigation after your case reaches a judgment, often times it is required.
Typical post-judgment modification issues include:
- Child custody, visitation, and support
- Spousal Support
- Enforcement of orders
As with your pre-judgment case, it remains as, if not more, important to obtain strong legal representation in order to continue ensuring that your rights are protected. For more information on how we can help you with your post-judgment case, please contact us.
FAQ
Q: How do I change something after I have a Judgment?
A: A Judgment may be modified if there has been a change of circumstances that would justify that modification. Common post-judgment modifications include custody, visitation, and support. If one parent wishes to relocate to another state, this will require the parenting order in effect to change. If one party loses a job or gets a promotion, this may warrant a change in child and/or spousal support.
Q: Do I have to pay spousal support for the rest of my life?
A: For marriages lasting fewer than 10 years, the presumption is that spousal support should last approximately one-half the length of the marriage. For marriages over 10 years in length, there is no set limit on the amount of time spousal support must be paid. In general, terminating spousal support is on a case-by-case basis. While some people obligated to pay spousal support must do so for decades, others are successful in terminating support after paying for approximately the length of the marriage. It is a very rare situation where a payor of spousal support must do so for the rest of his or her life.
