Family court orders on time-sharing, child support, and alimony are not permanent. Florida law provides a mechanism for modification when circumstances have changed substantially, materially, and in a way that was not anticipated at the time the original order was entered. The threshold is meaningful — courts do not modify orders based on minor changes or dissatisfaction with the existing arrangement — but it is regularly met when a parent relocates, when income changes significantly, when the child's needs evolve, or when the other parent's circumstances raise genuine concerns.
Boynton Beach residents seeking to modify an existing family court order should consult a family law attorney before taking any action that departs from the current order's terms. Brodzki Jacobs evaluates whether the changed circumstances meet the legal standard for modification, advises clients on the likelihood of success, and represents them through the Palm Beach County modification process from filing through final determination.
