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Modification
Outdated Agreements Don’t Fix Themselves
When life changes, so should your court orders. A custody or divorce agreement isn’t carved in stone. It reflects the reality of the moment it was signed, but jobs change, kids grow up, incomes shift, people move, and sometimes people stop holding up their end of the deal. When that happens, a legal modification might be the right move.
Pursuing a modification doesn’t mean the original agreement was wrong. It just means it’s outdated. These requests can involve changing who pays child support, how parenting time is structured, who makes decisions for the kids, or how other responsibilities are divided.
Common reasons for modification include:
- A new job, shift in work schedule, or loss of employment
- One parent relocating or planning to move
- Major increases or decreases in income
- A co-parent not following the current order or acting in bad faith
Mutual or Not, Modifications Require More Than a Handshake
Whether the change is mutual or contested, temporary or permanent, the court expects more than just a verbal agreement or an informal swap. Modifications must be documented and approved to be enforceable, and the standard isn’t always easy to meet. You have to show a material and substantial change in circumstances, and that your proposed changes are in the child’s best interest, if parenting is involved.
That’s where we come in. We build a fact-based case, backed by evidence and aligned with legal standards. Our approach is direct, focused, and strategic, always aiming to resolve issues efficiently, without dragging everyone back into full-blown litigation if it can be avoided. Sometimes people cooperate. Sometimes they don’t. Either way, we’re ready.
