Parenting time and child support, which are also part of a final decree, may also be modifiable. At the time a divorce is finalized by court order, so are visitation and custody agreements.
Work with your lawyer to persuade the court how the change will benefit the child: Prepare to demonstrate to the judge how your proposed modification to child support benefits your child. Usually, a change on its own won't suffice to justify a modification in child support.
If you and the other parent are able to come to an agreement about the changes you are requesting, you may be able to avoid a court hearing.
To seek a divorce modification in New York, a party must file a petition with the court. Both parties involved will have an opportunity to present their case.
Complete the petition one of three ways: Go to , click the link under that “Start” heading. Print the petition to modify your child support order. File the petition with the Petition Room at the Family Court.
Yes, you can amend a marital settlement, with both parties agreeing.
A divorce decree could be invalid if a judge's decisions were based on incorrect information or if the judge made errors affecting the outcome. If one party concealed assets or debts from the other, that could be grounds for appeal or modification.
Work with your lawyer to persuade the court how the change will benefit the child: Prepare to demonstrate to the judge how your proposed modification to child support benefits your child. Usually, a change on its own won't suffice to justify a modification in child support.