A divorce judgment is not necessarily the last word. When the circumstances that shaped the original order change significantly, Florida allows either party to seek a modification of alimony, child support, or time-sharing. Brodzki Jacobs helps clients in Collier County bring those changes to court when the current order no longer fits reality.
Florida requires a substantial, material, and unanticipated change in circumstances before a court can modify a divorce order. The change must be genuine and ongoing rather than temporary or self-created. Retirement is a common trigger in Naples, where many residents reach a point where they can no longer maintain the income that supported the original alimony award. A significant shift in either parent’s living situation or a child’s evolving needs can justify a change to time-sharing or child support.
Not everything in a divorce judgment can be reopened. Property division, once finalized, is generally not subject to modification, while support and time-sharing remain adjustable because they depend on circumstances that inherently change over time. Brodzki Jacobs can tell you which parts of your judgment are modifiable and whether your changed circumstances meet the standard the court requires.
Whether you need to change an order that no longer reflects your circumstances or you are responding to the other party’s request to change one, the process runs through the Twentieth Judicial Circuit and requires the same level of preparation as the original case. A post-divorce modification attorney at Brodzki Jacobs can evaluate your situation and handle the filing. Call 954-932-8300 to discuss what has changed and what your options are.
