Providence Modifications Attorney

Helping You Modify Your Divorce Agreement in Rhode Island

Your life will likely change many times after your divorce is finalized; everything from a new job to a new marriage could dramatically change your living situation. The law allows you to petition the court to modify your divorce agreement in order to accommodate these changes. A Rhode Island family attorney can help you present your petition before your judge and develop new, fair terms for your agreement.

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What is Modification?

In Rhode Island, a modification refers to a legal request to change an existing court order related to child custody, child support, alimony, or other family law matters. A party seeking modification must demonstrate that there has been a material change in circumstances since the original order was issued.

A material change in circumstances is a significant and continuing change that affects the conditions under which the original court order was made. The change must be substantial enough to justify revising the existing order.

Some examples include:

• A significant increase or decrease in income of either party
• A parent relocating to another state
• A substantial change in a child’s needs (e.g., medical, educational, or emotional)
• Evidence of abuse, neglect, or substance abuse by a parent
• A significant change in work schedule affecting parenting time
• Remarriage or cohabitation of a spouse affecting alimony needs

Modifying Your Divorce to Fit Your Life

A divorce agreement that may have been fair at its initial signing will likely not remain that way for more than a few years. Because of this, it is important to revisit a divorce agreement periodically and modify any terms that may no longer be mutually beneficial to both spouses and the family as a whole.

Our attorneys can help you petition for a modification of the following divorce provisions:

• Child Custody & Visitation – If circumstances have changed, a parent may request to modify custody arrangements or visitation schedules.
• Child Support – A change in income, job loss, or changes in the child’s needs may warrant a modification in child support payments.
• Alimony (Spousal Support) – If a party experiences a financial shift or remarries, alimony payments may be increased, decreased, or terminated.
• Parenting Plans – Changes in a child's school, health, or parental relocation may necessitate adjustments to parenting schedules.

Modifications are an ideal way to change one aspect of a divorce because they allow you to present new evidence before a judge, whereas appealing your divorce agreement does not. By presenting this new evidence and information, your petition will be far more likely to lead to a modification and more balanced terms of your agreement.

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