• Motions to replace, change, or supersede previous child custody determinations 
• Motions to expand, reduce, or terminate visitation 
• Requests to recalculate child support 
• Petitions to modify or terminate alimony 

Many post-judgment actions address how to enforce court orders. We can explore with you your options to file Motions for Contempt to effectuate and enforce already existing court orders. To be successful on a Motion for Contempt, a party must prove that there is a clear court order, that clear court order has been violated, and that the violation was wilful. If you successfully meet these standards, the court can award attorneys fees spent for having to seek court intervention to enforce the court order. 

Our attorneys could help someone file or defend post-judgment actions in the state of Connecticut.

When a party wants to change an existing financial order, they must show evidence of a significant change in circumstances. A judge will determine if there is a qualifying change before considering whether to modify the order. The nature of the modification request depends on the situation, such as a request to modify alimony based on the ex-spouse’s cohabitation or increased income. If an existing custody or parenting order is no longer in the best interests of the children, either parent can file a motion to address necessary changes.

Families may need to modify existing family orders due to unforeseeable life events. Common reasons for modifying post-judgment family orders include:

Parties to the original order, attorneys, third parties, or social services workers may file to amend or terminate an existing order.

Schoonmaker George can help families understand the laws applicable to each post-judgment action, including the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act and state child support guidelines. Working with legal counsel to file or defend against post-judgment motions might stop parties from violating Fairfield County court orders or accumulating child-support arrears.

Our qualified legal team could help you navigate unexpected show cause orders, negotiate necessary changes to divorce settlements, and otherwise minimize the impact of reopening family-based lawsuits.