Edmond Post-Divorce Disputes Lawyers

When you get divorced, court orders will be in place that control issues related to your children, finances, and property. However, it is common for circumstances to change after a divorce, such as getting a new job, losing a job, getting remarried, or moving out of state. If a change in your situation causes issues to arise after the divorce is finalized, you could seek a modification with the help of an Edmond post-divorce disputes lawyer from The Smith Firm.

Our trusted attorneys could help you enforce an existing order or make modifications to meet your needs. If you have questions or concerns about the post-divorce dispute process, give us a call at (405) 331-7884.

Modification of a Court Order

While parties to a divorce often try and plan ahead to avoid issues with the terms of their agreement down the road, changes can happen. In Oklahoma, the court will permit modification of orders that relate to children. This means that after the divorce is finalized, the parties may revisit child custody, visitation, and support. For example, you may want to modify child support if there is a substantial change in your or your ex-spouse’s income. Modifications to visitation agreements could be made based on how old the child is, their preference, and if there is a change in your or your co-parent’s living arrangement.

In contrast, modification of assets or debt orders is not allowed. Absent fraud, it is impossible to set aside an agreement regarding the distribution of the martial property or debt. However, spousal support is considered separately and can be modified if circumstances justify it. The best way to determine whether a modification is an option in your situation is to work with a post-divorce disputes attorney from The Smith Firm who could review the details and offer guidance on the best steps.

Enforcement of an Order After Divorce

A common cause of post-divorce disputes is when one party does not live up to their side of an agreement. For example, maybe the spouse responsible for paying child support has stopped making payments. The custodial parent could sue to enforce the child support agreement with the help of an attorney.

Other common examples of spouses breaking their agreements include:

• Withholding custody
• Failure to pay alimony
• Late or no-show visitation
• Keeping children from the other parent
• Not adhering to restraining orders set by the court

Someone who violates a court order can face civil contempt charges. Failure to pay child support can also have serious consequences, like wage garnishment.