Post-Dissolution Order Modifications

Many court orders will be handed down to you and your spouse over the course of your divorce trials. While judges do their best, they are working with extremely limited information about your family situation. At times, this may result in orders that are skewed and unfair. Even if you find the orders perfectly reasonable at the time, life can change at a moment’s notice and render the same terms unfeasible. If you are in such a situation, it is important to talk to an Atlanta family lawyer about obtaining a post-dissolution order modification.

When divorce orders are disagreeable, too many people try to take the law into their own hands. This can have disastrous consequences. If you simply stop paying alimony or child support, your spouse could perceive you as being in contempt of court. If he or she decided to take you to court and you are convicted, you could face major penalties ranging from jail time to wage garnishment until you pay back all of the debt you owe. All of this only makes your situation even more difficult than it was to begin with.

Unfortunately, many people don’t know that there’s a better way. A post-dissolution order modification is the legal way to change your existing court orders. You may have a perfectly valid reason for not wanting to continue with the court orders as they stand. If you have recently lost your job, or are suffering from an accident or illness and dealing with medical bills, you may no longer be able to pay the same amount of alimony that you once could. Likewise, if your spouse has recently remarried or has ascended to a much better position in his or her career, it may no longer be fair or reasonable for you to pay the same amount of alimony you once did. Your Atlanta family lawyer can help you present such situations at court, and fight to prove that the existing court orders should be modified to fit the lives of you and your spouse today.

If you don’t agree with an existing court order, don’t try to address it on your own. With a skilled attorney by your side, you can fight effectively for the changes you want and need. Contact us to schedule a free consultation with a top Atlanta family lawyer today.