How Do You Amend A Divorce Decree?
There may be a time where you need to amend your divorce decree because one party decides to move out of the jurisdiction stated in the settlement agreement or divorce decree, if one party decides to give up primary custody or for any other number of reasons. When doing an amendment, both parties generally agree to the amended terms. If not, then you would have to modify the decree and, for that, you need to go through the court system. Decide with your ex-spouse on an agreement as to the amendments. Whether it is for a change in visitation, a change in primary custody, a change in alimony or child support payments or even a change in who is making payments on certain assets, you should file an amendment to the decree. Draft a settlement agreement pertaining only to the changes you and your ex-spouse agree to. The settlement agreement should be set up as a pleading, just as your original settlement agreement is set up. Make sure the heading is consistent with the court’s format–it sho
