South Carolina Divorce Lawyer Explains

Modification of Judgments

South Carolina divorce lawyer Lindsay Blanks has over 20 years of experience with state divorce laws and child support help cases and recommends having a lawyer at your side when seeking modification of an alimony or child support judgment. While modifications are possible to obtain, they usually require a substantial change in circumstances and a compelling reason to alter the previous judgment. A lawyer can help determine how persuasive your case is likely to be and help you present your situation to increase your chances of receiving a modification.

Modifying Alimony Judgments

Some forms of alimony judgments can be modified, but others cannot. Periodic alimony payments (the most common type) are subject to modification when it can be shown that there is a compelling reason, such as significant change in circumstances by one or both of the former spouses. Lump sum, rehabilitative and reimbursement alimony cannot be modified because of the special circumstances surrounding them. For more information on these types of alimony, please read our article on Alimony. If you’re seeking modification of an alimony judgment in South Carolina, a divorce lawyer is highly recommended to help you make your case compelling to the court.

Modifying Child Support Judgments

Modifying child support judgments is not uncommon when the circumstances of one or both parents change significantly. Loss of job, a promotion, a move to another state and other significant changes are reasons that frequently prompt a child support modification. However, a child support modification still requires a compelling reason and is not granted without good cause.  One thing to keep in mind concerning modifying child support judgments is that past due amounts usually cannot be reduced or modified. So, if you or your spouse owes past-due child support payments when a modification is requested, the past due amount will not change.

Seeking a Judgment Modification in South Carolina? Divorce Lawyer Lindsay Blanks Offers Free Consultation

If you’ve had a change in circumstances and think you may need to have your alimony or child support judgment modified, Mr. Blanks will be glad to talk with you free of charge.

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Or you can call E. Lindsay Blanks PAtoday at 843-863-1800.

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