Changes to Permanent Orders

A divorce is finalized through a court process known as a permanent orders hearing. This is the last legal step involved in the dissolution of a marriage before a couple is considered legally divorced. At the permanent orders hearing, the court will make binding legal judgments regarding property division, child custody and support, and alimony or maintenance. While property and debt division decisions are final, decisions involving child custody, child support, and alimony may be changed at a later date if future circumstances necessitate changing the agreement.

Permanent Order Modification

After a divorce, new circumstances may arise that can have an impact on the terms of a divorce settlement. For instance, if a court originally granted one individual alimony in a divorce but he or she is now planning to remarry, the permanent order for alimony may be changed or nullified. Visitation rights and custody judgments can also be changed if there is a major change in parents’ lives or their ability to fulfill their roles as caregivers. Our attorneys can assist you with permanent order modifications that involve:

• Alimony or maintenance
• Child custody
• Child support
• Child visitation

If you have been divorced and have grounds to modify one or more permanent orders from your divorce proceeding, consider consulting with an experienced attorney immediately. It is important to file for permanent order modification as soon as possible to protect your legal rights.

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For a free confidential consultation regarding your divorce and permanent order modification, don’t hesitate to contact the law firm of Hull & Zimmerman, P.C., today at 303-423-1770.