Modification of Prior Orders
Modifying Prior Orders
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Family and Locally Owned
Since 2013
Confidential Consultations
Modifying Family Court Orders
Life changes and so at times must your Family Court Order.
Sometimes a change is expected. This is often the case with children getting older and heading to college. If your case ended when your children were young, most likely your order did not provide for college education. You are permitted to return to court if an agreement cannot be reached on how to pay for college.
Heather-Jill Williams Family Law PC has the experience required to negotiate or take a case to trial when the issue at hand is paying for your children's college. Call today for your confidential consultation!
Adjusting for Life's Unexpected Changes
Other times change is not anticipated. A loss of a job may put you in a place where child support or alimony must be modified. Concerns regarding your children's schedule, education, or well-being may require a modification of your parenting plan. Attorney Heather-Jill Williams understands that family needs and financial positions change over time. She will work with and for you to modify your court order so that it meets your current individual family needs.
Life changes such as remarriage or job relocation may put you in a position where you need to move out-of-state or in-state but far away. If the other parent does not agree to your moving, you must obtain the Court's permission to do so.
Attorney Heather-Jill Williams understands that these so-called "removal" cases can be challenging both emotionally for the families involved and legally based upon the laws of the Commonwealth and each case's individual facts and circumstances. She is knowledgeable of these laws and experienced in representing parents on both sides of the issue, those wanting to move with the children and those wanting the children to stay. If you are involved in such a case, seek legal advice to be informed of your legal rights and obligations.
Contempt and Non-Compliance With Court Orders
When one party is not following a Court Order, the other party may file a Complaint for Contempt to attempt to gain compliance.
Attorney Heather-Jill Williams is experienced in assisting clients in gaining compliance with orders pertaining to non-payment of child support, alimony, denial of parenting time, and a myriad of other issues.
Prior to filing a Complaint for Contempt, you must attempt to resolve your dispute. If you do not do so you could jeopardize your entire case. A well drafted demand letter may avoid the expense of time and money involved in seeking Court ordered compliance. Attorney Heather-Jill Williams can advise and assist you through the entire Contempt process, including the pre-filing attempts at resolving your dispute.
If the other party is in violation of a Massachusetts family court order, and they have ability to comply with that order, a Contempt order may result in:
- An order to make all payments that are past-due, including possible penalties and interest
- An order to pay the attorney fees for the party bringing the complaint
- Make up parenting time for time that has been missed
- Jail time or mandatory community service hours
Because being found in Contempt of a court order could result in jail time, you should take the time to consult with an Attorney if you have been served with a Complaint for Contempt.
Attorney Heather-Jill Williams has the knowledge, experience, and skill to negotiate resolution in Contempt of court matters and has done so successfully for both those seeking a Judgment of Contempt and those defending themselves in a Contempt matter.
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