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Florida family law, handled with care.
Tackenberg Family Law handles the full spectrum of marital and family law matters in Florida. Each case is approached with strategic precision and genuine attention to what matters most to you.
Modifications
A final judgment is not always the final word. Florida law allows for modification of child support, alimony, and timesharing arrangements when there has been a substantial, material, and unanticipated change in circumstances since the original order was entered.
What qualifies as a substantial change varies by situation. A significant change in income, a relocation, a change in the child’s needs, or a change in the other party’s circumstances may each give rise to a valid modification. The key is understanding whether your specific facts meet the legal threshold.
What Can Be Modified
- Child support: amount or terms, based on changes in income or the child’s needs
- Alimony: amount or duration, based on qualifying changes in either party’s circumstances
- Timesharing and parenting plans: based on changes in the child’s best interests
The Standard for Modification
Florida courts require the party seeking modification to prove that the change in circumstances is substantial, material, and was not anticipated at the time of the original order. Meeting this burden requires both legal expertise and careful preparation of the evidence.
TFL helps clients evaluate whether their facts support a modification petition and builds the strongest possible case when they do. We also defend clients when the other party is seeking a modification that is not warranted.
Before You Decide
Understanding your exposure, knowing your options, and getting a realistic assessment of likely outcomes are the first steps. That starts with a consultation.
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