A post-decree is any change made to an order/decree after a judge signed off on it.
If a judge orders you to pay $500 a month in child support and later reduces that amount to $400 a month, this would be considered a post-decree modification.
Post-decrees are fairly normal parts of the divorce process. That being said, there are a number of distinctions that can make understanding post-decrees and using them to your benefit a little more challenging than it needs to be.
Going over these distinctions and speaking with an experienced Arlington Heights post-divorce and modification enforcement attorney at Glasgow & Olsson will help you obtain the best outcome.
What Is A Temporary Modification?
A temporary modification is a post-decree that involves a temporary – and, often short-term – modification to some aspect of your divorce.
For example, if you are currently unemployed, you may be able to obtain a temporary modification of your spousal or child support obligation.
You can obtain a temporary modification for a wide range of situations and circumstances. Even though you can obtain a temporary modification for all sorts of situations/circumstances, doing so isn’t always very easy.
If you would like to obtain a temporary modification to a divorce-related obligation, the best thing you can do is work with an attorney who knows how to help you obtain a modification.
What Is A Permanent Modification?
A permanent modification is a post-decree that involves a permanent – and, therefore, long-lasting – modification to some aspect of your divorce.
If you are in a position of financial loss and will be unable to meet your current spousal support obligation indefinitely, then you may be able to obtain a permanent modification.
The above applies to many other situations and circumstances – being injured and, as such, unable to work for an indefinite time – all of which can lead to a permanent modification.
Just as with a temporary modification, though, obtaining a temporary modification can be very difficult. Working with an attorney who can help you is always the best idea.
Which One Should You Pursue?
The answer to this question is dependent on your situation.
If you are seeking a modification that you believe will only need to be temporary, then you should pursue a temporary modification.
On the other hand, if you are seeking a modification that you believe will need to be indefinite, then you should pursue a permanent modification.
The problem comes when you are unsure which type of modification is ideal. And then, even if you know what type of modification to seek, proving the necessity of this modification can be quite difficult.
To remedy these problems, think about what you are seeking. If you feel that a temporary modification is ideal, then decide on that, for the time being.
Right after you do so, gather as much evidence as you can to support the need for this modification. You will be able to present this evidence and, in doing so, it will help you obtain the modification you desire.
Working with an experienced attorney will make the above considerably easier. You can click here to learn a little more about why this is the case.
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