As the founder of Common Ground Divorce Services of Utah, David Musselman serves as the lead mediator for clients in various stages of divorce proceedings. Additionally, David Musselman offers mediator services for post-divorce modifications.
After a divorce agreement is finalized, either party may request a modification that involves spousal support, custody, or other arrangements. Some of the common reasons for decree modifications are changes in family needs, remarriage, and significant changes to the personal economy.
The first step in requesting a modification is filing a petition. In this document, the petitioner must describe the things they want to be changed, how they would like them changed, and the reasons for requesting the change.
The petition must be filed at the courthouse where the divorce proceedings were decided. After this, the other spouse must be notified, and mediation should be arranged. If the modifications are not agreed upon in mediation, the case will be decided by the court.
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