New York Family Court: Modification of Orders

Family Court Attorney Serving New York

A custody, support or visitation order may be changed in New York Family Court. Either party may file a petition for the modification of an existing court order, but the party filing the petition must have sufficient proof that there has been a substantial change in circumstances in the time since the initial order was issued. The Family Court will then hold a hearing to determine whether the modification is warranted.

Working with a New York Family Court attorney is highly recommended if you are interested in filing a petition for the modification of an existing order. Not only will an attorney understand the specific procedure involved with filing a petition, but an attorney can assist you in gathering evidence that will offer the Family Court judge or support magistrate sufficient proof that the modification is necessary. A lawyer can also defend you against a petition for modification that has been served against you.

Modifying an Existing Support or Custody Order

Life is unexpected; there is no question about that. What once worked may now be difficult or entirely impossible. If you need to modify child support, child custody, visitation or spousal support in New York, talk to a Family Court lawyer at the Law Offices of Brian D. Perskin to see what can be done to change the existing terms of your court order. You must go through the proper channels to ensure that your order is properly modified. Simply altering the amount you are paying or changing your custody/visitation schedule may mean that the other party can take legal action against you for a failure to comply with a court order.

Contact a New York Family Court Lawyer at our offices today to discuss your modification case. We can protect your rights and interests at your hearing.