Dear Attorneys,
I entered into a Custody Agreement with my ex-partner four years ago. Things are different now. We live further away from each other and we both make more money. Also, our son is older and more involved in sports. How can I change our agreement?
Sincerely,
Seeking Change Susan
Dear Susan,
You can modify a custody agreement (or divorce agreement) post-judgment if there has been a substantial change in circumstances, or if you can prove that it is in the best interest of the minor child. It sounds like you at least have the substantial change of circumstances portion covered, and it’s a great sign that you are taking your son’s schedule into account as well. You may want to speak with your ex-partner first to see if the two of you can discuss a potential modification and how close you are to an agreement. Once you know that, you should seek the advice of an attorney on how to file, what to modify, and how to finalize it in the most desirable way possible. Often, these agreements can be negotiated outside of court and then filed to ease the time and financial burdens for both parties.
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Very Truly Yours,
Wolf & Shore Law Group
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