Law Offices of James L. Widrig                       (615) 417-7800
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Post-Divorce
Post Divorce Modification refers to the period after the initial divorce. Post divorce issues may include modifications in child support, collection of child support, modification of visitation, modification of alimony, and modification of custody. Whether is is Enforcement for the court order or Modification of current Court orders then Attorney James L. Widrig maybe able to assist you.

If a party fails to obey a Court Order, something must be done to force the person to comply with the Court Order.  Sometimes it is necessary to file a Contempt Petition seeking to have the person incarcerated in jail unless and until they comply with the Courts Order.  A typical approach in an enforcement proceeding would be first sending a letter requesting that a party comply with the Court Order.  If the party still refuses to comply, a Petition for Contempt may be filed and if the party still refuses to comply, a hearing is typically scheduled and the Court determines whether the party refusing to comply should be jailed until they comply.  Contact the law office of James Widrig for more details on your post divorce situation.

The most common provisions of Court Orders that people seek to modify involve child support, child custody/visitation, and alimony.  In most circumstances, all that is required to file a modification proceeding is a showing that there has been “a substantial and material change in the circumstances” since the Order was entered by the Court.  The change can be either to you or to the other party, and can include almost anything, including losing a job, retiring, having other children, getting remarried, being arrested/convicted, etc. contact Attorney Widrig for a consultation to see if your situation is a substantial and material change.

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