When circumstances shift—income, a relocation, a child's changing needs—the orders in your decree can be updated. We prepare the petition to modify custody, parent-time, child support, or alimony, reviewed and approved by a licensed Utah attorney, at a flat fee.
Utah lets you modify a decree when there's been a substantial and material change in circumstances since it was entered. Common reasons include:
A job loss, a raise, or a significant change in either parent's income can justify modifying child support or alimony to reflect what's fair now.
The current custody or parent-time schedule no longer serves your child—because of age, schools, work schedules, or a parent's circumstances.
A move, a remarriage, cohabitation, or a major change in a child's needs can all be grounds to revisit the terms of your decree.
A modification doesn't reopen your entire divorce—it targets the specific orders that no longer work. We prepare the petition and the supporting documents the court needs to consider your request.
Change legal or physical custody, or adjust the parent-time schedule—when it's in the child's best interest and circumstances have materially changed.
Recalculate support under Utah's guidelines when incomes, the parent-time arrangement, or a child's needs have changed since the last order.
Modify or terminate spousal support based on a substantial change in circumstances—including remarriage or cohabitation, where the law allows.
From first contact to a filed petition in four simple steps.
We review what's changed and assess whether your situation likely meets Utah's "substantial and material change" standard before you spend a dollar.
Select the path that fits—Draft & Guide, where you file yourself, or Draft & File, where we file and represent you on the petition.
Our AI drafts your petition and supporting documents; our attorney reviews, refines, and approves every page.
File your petition and move toward an updated order that reflects your life as it is today.
Two flat-fee paths: we prepare the petition for you to file yourself, or we file and represent you on it. Final pricing depends on whether the modification is agreed or contested.
Tier 2 is a flat fee covering the limited-scope appearance, filing, and one hearing on your petition. Work beyond that scope— additional hearings or contested trial work—is billed at $300/hour, disclosed up front. Court filing fees are separate and vary by county. All cases are subject to review and final pricing depends on complexity.
Common questions about modifying a divorce decree in Utah.
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If your circumstances have changed, let's find out whether a modification is the right move—before you spend money filing. Fill out the form or contact us directly. There's no obligation and the initial consultation is free.
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Stephen Barnes • S. Mark Barnes • Utah State Bar members