New Jersey Alimony Lawyers  

Seeking Modification of Support Awards

Both child support and alimony awards are made based on the circumstances of each party at the time the award is made. When circumstances change, you have a right under New Jersey law to ask the court for modification of child support or spousal support.

At Townsend, Tomaio & Newmark, L.L.C., in Morristown, we are highly experienced at pursuing child support and alimony modification under the applicable legal standards. Contact us to schedule a consultation with a knowledgeable family law attorney.

Reviewing Your Financial Circumstances to Assess Your Options

In challenging economic times, many people do not earn the sort of income they were accustomed to in the past. Maybe you have lost a job and have not been able to get a new one or have had to accept one with a lower salary. Maybe you were only able to keep your job by accepting less pay or giving up annual bonuses. Maybe your investments may be generating significantly less income than they have in the past.

If your income has substantially decreased, you may be able to get a modification order decreasing your child support and/or alimony obligations.

On the other hand, if you are caring for a child and the other parent is now making more money than he or she was before, you and your child may be entitled to increased child support payments.

Protecting You From Liability by Making Modifications Official

Child support and alimony modification is a court procedure and should not be done through informal agreements. An informal agreement may not be enforceable if it is broken, and you may end up agreeing to something that is not fair based on the reality of both parties’ situations.

Whether it is done through negotiations or litigation, making your child support and alimony modifications official through the family courts ensures that everyone has an opportunity to bring forward evidence of what has really changed since the original order was made.

If you are interested in changing your alimony or child support obligations, or if you are being asked to accept less money, don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss the modification procedure with an experienced lawyer. We serve clients in North and Central Jersey, including the counties of Morris, Somerset, Essex, Union, Hunterdon, Bergen, Passaic, Sussex, Warren, Mercer, Middlesex and Monmouth.