Variation or Enforcement of Existing Orders
Life doesn’t stand still after a divorce, and sometimes, financial court orders no longer reflect reality. Whether your income has changed, your former partner has remarried, or circumstances have shifted, you may need to vary a financial order—or enforce it when the other party isn’t complying.
A variation application allows you to ask the court to change the terms of an existing order—commonly used for spousal maintenance or lump sum instalments. This might be due to reduced income, job loss, retirement, or changes in need. However, the original court order remains valid until a formal variation is granted, so acting early is crucial.
If your ex-partner is refusing to pay what the court has ordered, you can seek enforcement. This could involve deductions from earnings, seizure of assets, or even charging orders on property. In some cases, interest and legal costs may also be claimed.
Whether you need flexibility or accountability, we help ensure that court orders remain effective, enforceable, and fair.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. If there has been a significant change in either party’s income or circumstances, ongoing payments such as spousal maintenance can be increased, reduced, or terminated through a court application.
You can apply to enforce the order through the family court. Options include earnings deductions, third-party debt orders, or securing payment via property or assets.
Not always. If both parties agree to vary the order, a new consent order can be submitted to the court for approval without a hearing.
When court orders stop working or go ignored, taking action isn’t about conflict—it’s about fairness and financial stability. AAGA Solicitors helps you vary or enforce orders with confidence, so the law reflects your current reality and restores control where it belongs.