Receiving a modification petition does not mean the change is automatic. The requesting party still bears the burden of proving a substantial change in circumstances, and the responding party has the right to challenge both the claimed change and the proposed new terms.
Responding promptly and with documentation is important, because failing to answer can result in a default modification that may not reflect your position. A post-divorce modification lawyer at Brodzki Jacobs can prepare your response. Call 954-932-8300 to discuss what you are facing.
