Legal Definitions - motion to modify

A motion to modify is a request made to a court to change a previous ruling or order. This can include changes to child support or visitation agreements in family law cases. It is a post-final-decree motion, meaning it is made after a final decision has been made by the court.

Examples of motions to modify include:

• A motion for reduction, which is a request to lower the amount of child support payments.
• A motion for resettlement, which is a request to clarify or correct the form of an order or judgment that does not correctly state the court's decision.

These examples illustrate how a motion to modify is used to change a previous court decision, either to reduce the amount of child support payments or to clarify a previous ruling.