Why families come to Connect Attorneys
Connect Attorneys is a Miami law firm serving clients throughout South Florida. Our family law attorneys focus on giving clients clear information and steady guidance, explaining how Florida law may apply and what to expect at each stage. Every client works directly with an attorney, and we serve South Florida families in English and Spanish.
Modifying a Family Law Order in Florida
A final judgment is not always the end of the story. Life changes, and Florida law allows certain orders to be modified when there is a substantial change in circumstances. Time-sharing generally requires a substantial and material change that is also in the child's best interest, and child support and alimony can be revisited when the financial picture changes significantly.
(Sources: Fla. Stat. § 61.13; Fla. Stat. § 61.30.)
What Can and Cannot Be Modified
Not everything in a final judgment can be changed. Ongoing obligations such as support and time-sharing are generally modifiable when circumstances change, while the division of property in a divorce is usually final. We help clients understand which parts of their order may be open to modification.
(Source: Fla. Stat. § 61.08.)
This is general information about Florida law, not legal advice. How these rules apply depends on the details of your situation. Talking with an attorney is the clearest way to understand what they mean for you.