Can the terms of a divorce decree or custody order regarding children be changed?
Yes, through a process called Modification In Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship. To modify a prior court order, a Petition to Modify or Motion to Modify must be filed in the Court of Continuing Jurisdiction. This is usually the county in which the current orders were filed. If the children have lived in another county for more than six months, then the case may be transferred to the new county. A modification action is just like a new lawsuit, and the Respondent must be served and filing fees must be paid.
