{"id":1812,"date":"2013-12-04T15:40:57","date_gmt":"2013-12-04T22:40:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/arizona-family-law\/?page_id=1812"},"modified":"2022-07-07T13:27:54","modified_gmt":"2022-07-07T20:27:54","slug":"divorce-modifications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/arizona-family-law\/blog\/divorce-modifications\/","title":{"rendered":"Divorce Decree Modifications in Arizona: What to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/h2>\n

If there is one constant in life, it is change. And although a dissolution of marriage decree is the starting point for your post-divorce arrangements, it may likely need to be altered or amended in order to reflect your current living situation.<\/p>\n

A dissolution of marriage decree remains in effect as it is written unless it is modified in a subsequent proceeding. To get a modification, one must petition the court for a modification of an existing decree of custody order.<\/p>\n

Why Modify a Divorce Decree?<\/h2>\n

Parties to custody and support orders often feel overwhelmed as they experience changes in their life circumstances. Whether it involves children growing older and no longer needing the arrangement they once had, or other living conditions that change \u2013 such as remarriage \u2013 modification is simply a part of the post-divorce process.<\/p>\n

To prevent decrees from becoming ineffective and burdensome, it\u2019s up to the parties involved to keep the court aware and up-to-date on current living circumstances.<\/p>\n

What Changes Call for Modification?<\/h2>\n

Although there is a nearly unlimited number of reasons for modification, some of the most common examples include:<\/p>\n