Post-Divorce And Post Judgment Issues

Divorce may end a marriage, but it doesn’t always end the conflict. Many people face new challenges after the final judgment – whether it’s enforcing agreements, modifying terms or appealing unfair decisions. At the law offices of Carolann M. Aschoff, P.C., we provide strong representation and personal attention to help you resolve post-divorce issues with confidence.

Post-Divorce Modifications And Enforcements

When your former spouse refuses to comply with court orders, we will take action and pursue enforcement through the courts. If you’ve been served with an enforcement action, we will protect your rights and help you respond.

Life changes. If you’ve lost a job, relocated or experienced a major shift in circumstances, we can help you modify your divorce agreement. Our attorneys handle post-judgment modifications involving the following:

• Child custody and support
• Parenting time
• Spousal support (alimony)
• Property division

We will explain your options clearly and act quickly to protect your interests.

Motions For Reconsideration And Motions To Vacate

An appeal is not the only means of addressing an unsatisfying lower court judgment. The legal team at the law firm of Carolann M. Aschoff, P.C., can also file motions for reconsideration and motions to vacate final judgment or orders. These legal maneuvers are typically used if new evidence is uncovered or if a judgment was based on a mistake of law or fact.

Unlike appeals, these motions will usually be heard by the judge who handled your initial case. We will help determine the best option for your situation.

Do You Need To Challenge A Divorce Ruling?

If you believe the court made a mistake in your divorce case, you may have grounds to appeal. Our attorneys will review your original judgment to determine whether the judge misapplied the law or overlooked facts.

Appeals must demonstrate legal error, abuse of discretion or other valid grounds for overturning the decision. We will build a persuasive appellate brief and guide you through every step. If new evidence has surfaced or the ruling was based on a factual mistake, we can file a motion to reconsider or vacate. These motions are usually heard by the original judge, and we will help you choose the best path forward.

Appeals Court Representation

In order to successfully appeal the decision made by a lower court, you must show that a mistake was made or show an abuse of process by the court. This can be high hurdle to clear. Our attorneys will thoroughly review your initial case to determine whether a judge may have misapplied the law to the facts of your case.

If we determine that there are issues that can be appealed, we will prepare a thorough appellate brief that will present our most persuasive arguments on your behalf. We represent clients whose divorce cases we initially handled, as well as clients who were represented by other counsel at the trial level.

Real Questions People Ask After Divorce

Post-divorce problems can feel overwhelming, especially when your ex isn’t cooperating or your life circumstances change. These are the questions we hear most often from people trying to move forward after their divorce.

What can I do if my ex won’t pay child support?

We will file an enforcement action to compel payment. The court can garnish wages, suspend licenses or take other steps to ensure compliance.

Is it possible to change my custody agreement?

Yes. If your circumstances have changed significantly, we can petition the court to modify child custody or parenting time.

What if I lose my job after a divorce?

You can request a modification of your child or spousal support obligations. We will help you present evidence and argue for fair adjustments.

Can you help if my ex is refusing to turn over assets?

Absolutely. We will file a motion to enforce the property settlement and hold your ex accountable.

Take The Next Step Toward Resolution

We treat every client like our only client. Call our Jersey City office at 201-793-7739, Livingston at 973-200-4892, or Bayonne at 201-793-7739. Or contact us online to schedule a consultation and be assured of personal attention and strong representation.