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Divorce Modifications in Massachusetts
Circumstances can change over time, leaving some financial obligations unmet. At Sawin Law, P.C., we can help with determining a need for modifications to your financial obligations. We work with you and the other parties to resolve issues related to custody, child support, alimony, health insurance, child care/college costs. These financial obligations may require an increase, decrease, or termination in payment.
What Can Be Modified After a Divorce in Massachusetts?
- Visitation and parenting time
- Child support
- Alimony and spousal support
The Massachusetts Probate and Family Court may make modifications to orders if substantial circumstances occur and are directly related to child care, custody, child support, or alimony such as:
Child support:
- A child is emancipated
- Changes in health insurance
- Child illness and significant medical expenses
- Parents change in income
What Can Be Modified After a Divorce in Massachusetts?
There may be a time in your life that warrants a modification to current alimony or spousal support order. This may include:
- Loss of employment
- A change in income
- An illness resulting in loss of income and insurance
- Ex-spouse’s ability to become financially independent
- Ex-spouse receiving alimony remarries
- Ex-spouse cohabitates with someone while receiving alimony
Visitation and Parenting Time:
Circumstances can change—at Sawin Law, P.C., we can help with modifications to custody orders such as:
- Relocation of one parent
- Any medical problems with the child or a parent
- A change in a parent’s employment
- Parent alienation
- An unfavorable change in the child’s school performance
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