When Circumstances Change After Divorce
When a divorce decree is entered, the court orders reflect the basic circumstances in place at that particular time. If a substantial change occurs in the years after divorce, the court will allow you to file a petition and seek a modification of the terms of the order.
At Burton Law Firm we will advise you on when and how child custody, visitation and support agreements can be modified. The following table summarizes some of the changes that would allow you to seek a modification of divorce orders:
| Change | Divorce Modification |
| You lose your job or get a lower-paying job. | Child support payments may be recalculated if they meet the requisite statutory requirements. |
| You get a higher paying job or a pay increase. | Child support payments may be recalculated if they meet the requisite statutory requirements. |
| Your child is not doing well at school or at home. | You may change child custody if it is in the best interests of the child. |
| A spouse with residential custody wishes to move out of the state. | If the parent with visitation objects, the custodial parent will need court approval. |
| A parent starts using drugs or engages in other behavior that endangers the child. | The court may change child custody and visitation and require supervised visits. |
| A spouse is not paying child support or spousal support | You can file an enforcement action and a judge may force your spouse to pay child support. |
In most cases, a party can not seek a modification for marital property division after divorce except in cases of fraud or hidden assets. It is important to speak with a lawyer immediately if you believe your former spouse may have hid assets from you during your divorce.
Schedule a Consultation with an Attorney
To discuss post-divorce modifications a representative from Burton Law Firm, call 866-443-9676 or fill out the contact form on this Web site. Our law office is located in Ogden, Utah. Hablamos español.
