California Post-Judgment Modifications and Enforcement Lawyer
A final judgment in a divorce or parentage action is intended to stabilize your situation and end the court’s involvement. Yet, certain orders remain subject to modification, such as child or spousal support and parenting plans (child custody and visitation). Depending on the terms of your final judgment and your current situation, the court may or may not have the authority to modify the orders.
The Family Law Offices of Carol A. Gorenberg can help you assess your situation and develop a plan of action to solve your problem. Contact the firm today to learn how we can help you.
Some of the issues you might encounter that make it necessary to modify orders in a judgment are:
- Economic or employment changes
- A new spouse or child
- Substance abuse or domestic violence
- Relocation to a different community or state
- Children’s changing needs, interests, or behavior as they grow older
- Health issues
Contact the Family Law Office of Carol A. Gorenberg, if you need to change orders that are no longer working or enforce orders that have not been followed by the other party.
Modification of Orders
"Modification" means changing orders, made necessary by a significant change in circumstances, such as:
- Increase in time you are spending with the children
- Loss of employment or other change of financial circumstances
- Substance abuse or child endangerment by your previous partner
Enforcement of Orders
"Enforcement" means asking the court to make other party comply with orders the court made in your final judgment, such as:
- Payment of a property settlement or support
- Spending time with the children
- Becoming financially self-sufficient
In our initial consultation, we will discuss the facts and review your judgment to help you assess the possibility of reaching your goal. At The Law Office of Carol A. Gorenberg, we will determine whether the court has the authority (jurisdiction) to take action to modify or enforce the existing court orders. If modification or enforcement is a realistic goal, we will guide you in gathering the facts and evidence relevant to your case and then work with you to decide the best and most cost-effective way to present your case to the court. If you have any questions about this process of your legal options, please contact us today to see how we can help you.
Compassionate and Effective Representation.
Family Law Offices of Carol A. Gorenberg
2544 Cleveland Avenue
Suite 202
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Toll Free: (866) 752-1761
Phone: (707) 623-1171
