MODIFICATIONS OF EXISTING ORDERS AFTER A DIVORCE
HOW TO MAKE CHANGES TO COURT-ORDERED AGREEMENTS
To qualify for a modification of a court-ordered agreement, you or your ex-spouse must experience a material and substantial change in circumstances. Changes can include a decrease in income, an increase in children’s expenses and the children spending more time with one parent than the other.
We have more than 25 years of experience helping clients seek modifications due to their own situations or due to a change in their ex-spouse’s circumstances. We can discuss your concerns and review your current parenting plan to see if modifications are feasible. We can help with modifications to:
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Child support
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Alimony, or spousal support
LATEST MODIFICATION GUIDELINES
In October 2021, the state adopted new child support modification guidelines. These guidelines can be confusing. It is important that you consult our attorney to discuss your concerns and determine the best course of action.
INVESTIGATIONS
We understand how family issues can create tense, stressful dynamics. We can bring in a Guardian Ad Litem to help investigate conflicting family dynamics.
These specialists conduct investigation on behalf of the court, and in the best interests of the children. During a modification hearing, the Guardian Ad Litem would make recommendations based on their investigation.
EMERGENCY MOTIONS
Our Salem law firm is dedicated to providing advocacy in the best interest of clients’ children. If you believe your child custody arrangement puts your children in immediate harm, we can file an Emergency Motion. Typically, the court would grant immediate temporary relief. Then, a new court date would be issued for all parties to attend.
We have represented clients on both sides of these motions. We understand your concerns and desire to keep your children safe.
FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION
Contact us today for a free initial consultation at our Salem, Massachusetts office. We can discuss issues concerning your complex divorce.
ATTORNEY MONIQUE B. LAMB
Since founding the practice on January 4, 1999, Monique has dedicated her career to family law, providing clients with compassionate yet practical guidance through some of life’s most challenging moments. With over two decades of experience, she understands the complexities and emotional toll of family law cases and focuses on achieving resolutions while minimizing unnecessary conflict. [ ATTORNEY BIO ]
"Attorney Boucher-Lamb is thorough, resourceful, and a highly knowledgeable attorney. I hired her many years ago and we have worked together for the past eight years. She is professional, reliable, personable, and an overall fantastic attorney. I highly recommend her; she is fair and gets the job done."
-DANIELLE
"I had a fantastic experience with a very difficult time in my life. The divorce was hard for me, but Monique was the consummate professional. Without her guidance and support, I don't know how I would have made it through."
-DAWN M.
"Monique is a fantastic lawyer. She expeditiously helped my husband and I pull together our estate papers. She was very helpful with any questions I had, and was extremely thorough."
-JESSICA S.
"Monique helped me through one of the worst times of my life. She was always looking out for my interests, she is very knowledgeable in her field, and she is completely genuine."
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