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Shepard Helton and Jonathan Fultz

Modifications Attorney In Covington

Last updated on June 16, 2025

Divorce decrees, in general, are written on paper, not chiseled in stone. That means that all the agreements that you and your ex came to at the end of the divorce are mutable. They can change, if necessary. Unfortunately, it’s rarely so easy to make a change as it should be.

At FH Law, we are divorce modification attorneys for people in Covington. As your family law lawyers, we are your constant resource and confident for all the problems and concerns you have. Your life is going to change, and we’ll pursue the changes to your post-divorce agreements that match those changes.

When To Pursue A Modification

Modifications to your divorce orders most often happen in three areas of the divorce decrees:

In these cases, the reason to pursue a modification would be any significant life change. But what counts as a significant life change?

Any material change to circumstances counts, and this can include:

  • Either party getting remarried
  • Purchasing a new home
  • Mental health deterioration for either party
  • Changes to work schedule
  • Winning a significant windfall
  • Losing your job

The ups and downs of life are not predictable or stable, and if you have suffered from the changes arising in your life, you don’t have to be held by an agreement made a long time ago.

The Process For Securing A Modification

The actual steps to get a modification are straightforward:

  • First, you will file with the court.
  • Second, you will serve notice to the other party.
  • Third, you will have a hearing.

After the hearing, the judge will make their decision on the necessity of the changes and implement them in the agreement.

When you’ve had a life change that you believe means it’s time to change your post-divorce agreements, you have to petition the court. It can work in your favor to discuss the necessary changes with your ex beforehand. Their agreement to a change is going to make the process much more simple. However, if they contest the changes, you will have to take the petition to court, and it will be up to the judge.

Evidence Of Impact In Changes

Any change can lead to a modification, but if the other party objects, the best chance of success is to have considerable evidence. You must prove that the change completely moves the basis for the original agreements. If circumstances are not materially different – location and distance, financial resources – then the judge may not be convinced.

Trust In Us To Make Your Case

Put your faith in our team of modification lawyers to pursue the agreement updates you need for your life. We build compelling arguments based on the evidence, and have the experience in Kentucky courthouses to build a smart strategy. Call us at 859-440-2338 or send an email to get this process started.