Modification

Not Guilty

A change in an existing court order or judgment made necessary by a change in circumstances since the order or judgment was made or to cure an error. a motion (petition) to the court for modification is common after divorce judgments because the courts “retain jurisdiction” over matters concerning the children which may need changes such as terms of child support and custody.

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