Sometimes a change occurs between the parties or their situation, and the original decree of divorce no longer works. Utah law allows parties to ask the court to modify a decree of divorce based upon a change in circumstances that was not contemplated at the time of divorce.
Modifications can take place for custody, parent-time, child support, alimony and property. If the court finds that a petition to modify is without merit or not brought on good faith, the person asking for the modification will be required to pay the other party’s attorney’s fees.
If you believe your original decree of divorce has become obsolete or a change has occurred, please contact one of our family law attorneys for more information.
