Post Divorce Modification and Enforcement

Issues surrounding child custody, child support, and alimony linger beyond the divorce proceedings. As things change, issues of custody, visitation, and both child and spousal support may need to be amended. Georgia law provides for the modification of alimony and child support based on an increase or decrease in the income and/or financial status of either party. Child custody can be changed based on changed circumstances which make it in the best interest of the child to modify custody. Visitation can often be changed on lesser circumstances “in the best interest of the child”. Our experienced attorneys have handled many modification cases, and know what the Courts consider from a factual basis in modifying prior Final Judgment and Decrees. We have successfully modified existing orders for child support, child custody, visitation, and alimony. On the other side, we have also successfully defended existing orders from change. We stand ready to help you to appropriately resolve those issues.

Everyone hopes that all parties will obey the terms of a Final Judgment and Decree. However, when one party is not complying with the Court’s Order for child support, child custody and visitation, or alimony, the other party has no choice but to ask the Court to enforce the existing orders. The remedies for refusal to comply with the prior Court Order can include forfeiture or custody or visitation, repayment requirements in addition to maintaining current payments, interest on the money not paid, jail time for willful contempt, wage garnishments, liens, and other enforcement mechanisms. Our attorney’s have successfully represented clients who have not received payment of child support or alimony or been denied child custody or visitation, as well as clients who have allegedly not complied with those orders. We understand that failure to meet the terms of the divorce can have serious and unwanted consequences and stand ready to guide you through the process.