Post-Divorce Issues

A judgment of dissolution often sets forth the rights of parents to custody, visitation, support and maintenance. In addition, a judgment may require the parties to be responsible for paying certain debts, transferring title to property or supplying information for supplemental orders to be entered.

Failure to Comply

When one of the parties fail to comply with their obligations under a judgment a petition may be filed demanding that they show the court why they have not complied. Should a party continue to disobey the court order, many remedies are available to obtain relief. The court may order a transfer of title itself, impose monetary sanctions or in some cases have the party jailed.

Change of Circumstances

A party to a judgment may want to have the judgment modified because circumstances that existed at the time of the judgment have changed. This happens often with child support, custody and visitation. Incomes or expenses of the parties may move drastically up or down requiring a modification. Visitation disputes may arise that may require the intervention of the court. A custodial parent may wish to move out of the state which would require the leave of the court.

The above are the most common issues that tend to arise after a divorce proceeding. However, a judgment of dissolution affects many rights. Any provision that a party is currently uncomfortable with can be investigated to determine whether modifying it is a viable option.