Danvers, MA Alimony Modification Lawyer
Massachusetts Alimony Modification Lawyers
The law firm of RA JAWORSKI PC, located in Danvers, has assisted clients throughout northeastern Massachusetts with family law issues since 1981. Over the years our approach to alimony modification has remained the same: resolve the issues as amicably as possible in order to avoid the cost and expense of court and strive to foster a working relationship between the parties.
Please contact us for more information and to schedule a consultation with an experienced lawyer.
We welcome clients who previously worked with another family law attorney and are now seeking our counsel regarding alimony modification.
When Can Alimony be Modified or Terminated?
Alimony modification is permitted when there is a substantial change in circumstances for the payer (person paying the alimony) or the payee (person receiving alimony). Reasons to seek alimony modification include:
- Payer retires
- Payer or payee loses his or her job
- Payer or payee is seriously disabled
- Payee is promoted or gets a new job and is now self-sufficient
- Payer or payee's health insurance premiums increase
Massachusetts courts handle the termination/modification of alimony on a strictly case by case basis, meaning it is generally left to the judge's discretion.
At RA JAWORSKI PC, we can help you present an effective case that will clearly demonstrate your change in circumstances and show why alimony modification or termination is necessary. Our extensive negotiation and litigation experience enables us to effectively assert your interests and protect your rights.
Contact a Lawyer Right Away
If you need to modify your spousal support payment for any reason, it is important and necessary to contact a lawyer immediately. Judges are reluctant to enter a temporary modification, so if you lost your job and cannot pay alimony, you will more than likely be held in contempt of court for failure to pay. Our attorneys will file a modification order immediately, so the court is aware that you are taking steps to resolve the situation.
Contact an experienced lawyer at our Danvers offices to schedule a free initial consultation.
