Family law
Post-Judgment Matters
Post-judgment matters involve modifications, enforcement, or other proceedings that arise after a divorce or custody judgment has been entered.
Overview
What to understand about post-judgment matters.
A divorce or custody judgment is not always the final word. Circumstances change — incomes shift, children grow, parenting arrangements require adjustment, and parties sometimes fail to comply with court orders.
Post-judgment proceedings in Michigan may include petitions to modify custody, parenting time, or support, as well as motions to enforce existing orders. Modifications require a showing of changed circumstances and, in custody cases, that the change is in the child's best interests.
Who this serves
- ●Those with a significant change in income or employment
- ●Parents with changing parenting needs
- ●Those dealing with a party's non-compliance with court orders
- ●Parents facing relocation requests
- ●Those approaching retirement and addressing support modification
Common issues
What these matters typically involve.
- Parenting time modifications
- Custody modifications
- Support modification (income changes)
- Enforcement of support obligations
- Enforcement of parenting time provisions
- Relocation and domicile changes
- College contribution disputes
Process
How these matters proceed.
Post-judgment modifications begin with a motion to modify in the original court. The applicable standard depends on the type of order being modified. Some post-judgment matters can be resolved by agreement; others require a court hearing.
How the firm approaches this
Quist Homier Law on post-judgment matters.
The firm helps clients understand whether their changed circumstances meet the legal standard for modification and what evidence will be relevant. The attorneys evaluate whether a negotiated resolution is feasible or whether a formal motion is necessary.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about post-judgment matters.
The proper cause or change of circumstances standard in Michigan requires a showing of facts affecting the child's wellbeing that were not anticipated when the prior order was entered, or that have arisen since then and make the existing order inappropriate. The standard is fact-specific and depends on the nature of the requested change.
These answers are provided for general informational purposes and do not constitute legal advice. The law varies by jurisdiction and by the specific facts of each situation. Contact the firm to discuss your matter.
Attorneys who handle this
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