What is a post-divorce modification?

A post-divorce modification is a legal process by which a party to a finalized divorce can modify certain aspects of the divorce agreements. Generally, the post-divorce modification is an effort to keep divorce agreements up to date with changes in circumstances that have occurred since the divorce was finalized. Under Indiana law, post-divorce modifications can include changes to child support, spousal maintenance (alimony), and/or child custody arrangements. In order to obtain a post-divorce modification, the requesting party must demonstrate to the court that there has been a material change in circumstances since the divorce was finalized that justifies the requested modification. The court must approve any modification before it is enforceable, and the court will not approve a modification that does not incorporate the best interests of any children involved in the divorce proceedings. When considering a post-divorce modification, the court will consider factors such as the financial resources of each party and the needs of the children. In general, Indiana courts prefer to maintain the stability of agreements that have been previously made in a divorce and will only consider modifications when there is a clear material change in circumstances that cannot be anticipated at the time the divorce was finalized.

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