Post-Judgment Changes to Custody, Support, and Divorce Agreements

Life doesn’t stand still after a divorce or custody agreement is finalized. Circumstances change, children grow, incomes shift, people relocate, and court orders that once made sense may no longer reflect your current reality. When that happens, a legal modification may be necessary.

At Cohen Stine Kapoor LLP, we help clients throughout New York seek and defend against post-judgment modifications to custody, visitation, child support, spousal maintenance, and other key provisions of divorce and family court orders. We offer honest counsel, strategic insight, and skilled representation to help you pursue the changes you need or protect an agreement that should remain in place.

When Can You Modify a Court Order?

In New York, modifications are only granted when there has been a substantial change in circumstances since the original agreement or judgment was issued. What qualifies as a substantial change depends on the specific facts of your case but may include:

• Job loss or significant change in income
• Relocation of one parent or child
• Changes in a child’s educational, medical, or emotional needs
• Violation of custody or visitation orders
• A parent’s remarriage or change in household composition
• Allegations of neglect, abuse, or unsafe living conditions

Types of Agreements We Help Modify

We handle a full range of post-judgment modifications, including:

• Custody and Visitation – Modifying legal or physical custody arrangements, parenting schedules, or access orders
• Child Support – Increasing, decreasing, or terminating support obligations based on income changes or new needs
• Spousal Maintenance (Alimony) – Adjusting or ending support following job loss, retirement, remarriage, or other financial changes
• Relocation Requests – Seeking court permission to move with a child out of state or a significant distance from the other parent
• Enforcement and Contempt – Responding to violations of existing agreements through legal action or defending against unjustified modification petitions

Schedule a Consultation

If your circumstances have changed and your custody, support, or divorce agreement no longer works, don’t wait to get legal advice. Contact Cohen Stine Kapoor LLP today to schedule a confidential consultation. We’ll help you understand your rights, explore your options, and take the steps necessary to secure the best possible outcome for you and your family.