Post-Judgment Enforcement and Modifications Lawyer in New York & New Jersey
We help you enforce court orders and update custody, support, or property terms when life changes after divorce. Whether someone stopped paying, violated parenting time, or your circumstances have shifted, we act quickly with clear strategy and practical solutions that restore stability and protect your rights.
When the divorce Judgment Isn’t the End
A divorce judgment or settlement isn’t always the final word. Circumstances change, and sometimes one party doesn’t follow the terms. We step in to enforce, modify, or clarify orders on custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support, and property.
Common Post-Judgment Issues
Missed child or spousal support payments
Denied parenting time or violations of custody orders
Relocation disputes or schedule changes
Refusal to transfer property, sell a home, or sign QDROs
Hidden income or assets discovered later
Changed financial circumstances affecting support
Requests to end or modify maintenance after remarriage or cohabitation
Enforcement
If the other party isn’t following the judgment or settlement, we act quickly to enforce your rights.
We file motions in the same court that issued the order to compel compliance, seek arrears, or request sanctions and attorney’s fees. Courts can issue wage garnishments, asset freezes, make-up parenting time, and contempt findings for serious violations.
Modifications
Life changes—so can your court orders. You can request modification when there’s a material change in circumstances, such as:
Job loss, promotion, or income shift
Change in childcare or living arrangements
Health issues or increased expenses
Children’s needs evolving with age
We gather evidence, negotiate, and file to adjust support, custody, or parenting time so orders reflect your current reality.
Service Area
Serving clients throughout New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island) and Northern & Central New Jersey including Hudson, Essex, Bergen, Union, Middlesex, and Passaic Counties.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I enforce if my divorce was years ago?
Yes. Judgments remain enforceable. We reopen the case in the same court.
Do I need to prove the other party intentionally violated the order?
Not always. Even unintentional non-compliance can be corrected through court action.
What if we agreed privately to new terms?
Private deals aren’t binding unless entered as a new order.
What if the other party moved out of state?
We use interstate enforcement tools and can register your judgment for action where they live.
Can support be changed retroactively?
Only back to the filing date of your modification request.