MOTIONS TO CHANGE & REFRAINING ORDERS

At Taerk Family Law, we understand that life circumstances often change, requiring adjustments to existing court orders or agreements. Whether it involves parenting time, child support, or spousal support, these changes can be complex and require a thorough understanding of family law. Our team provides expert guidance to help you navigate motions to change, changes to or termination of support,  and refraining orders with clarity and confidence.

Change of Parenting Time

Parenting arrangements made when children are very young may no longer suit their needs as they grow older. A motion to change is the legal process used to request a judge to modify or end a final family court order. This process is often necessary when:

• Parenting time or living arrangements need adjustment.
• A parent or child wishes to relocate.
• Existing arrangements are no longer in the child’s best interests.

If an agreement cannot be reached between parties, the individual seeking the change must bring a motion to change before the court.

Change or Termination of Support

A motion to change may also be necessary to adjust or terminate support payments. Common reasons for modifying support include:

• A child’s change of residence.
• A significant change in the payor’s income.
• A change in the child’s entitlement to support.
• A change is the recipient’s entitlement to support.

In many cases, support payments are enforced through the Family Responsibility Office (FRO), making it essential to follow proper legal channels to ensure compliance or to terminate your obligation. If there is no agreement between the parties regarding the change, a motion must be filed to address the issue.

Tailored Guidance for Every Situation

Modifying court orders or agreements requires a strategic and personalized approach. Our experienced team at Taerk Family Law is here to advocate for you, ensuring that all necessary changes reflect your evolving circumstances. Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss your case and explore the best path forward.

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At Taerk Family Law, we offer experienced legal guidance and a supportive, professional environment. We represent and advise clients on all areas of family law, including issues related to divorce, custody and access, spousal and child support, mobility matters, division of property, separation agreements, domestic contracts, religious marriage contracts, adoption, and cross-border family law issues. We pride ourselves on being directly accessible by phone or email, keeping everyone informed in a timely manner every step of the way. For added convenience, we also offer flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments when needed. Learn more about our approach on our About Us page.

To discuss the issues of Motions to Change or Terminate Support Payments & Refraining Orders in Toronto or Ontario in a confidential free consultation, please contact us directly.