When Can I Modify Family Court Orders?
Family court orders are often part of a divorce or separation case, and they are legally binding for all parties involved. Divorce court orders generally include the division of a couple’s marital property, awarding spousal support, deciding child custody, and calculating child support. Parents or ex-spouses must follow these court orders, but Kansas courts recognize that a family’s life can change. Some of these initial court orders may need to be modified to fit a family’s needs. Both parties can work together, and if they agree on a modification, they can submit the changes for court approval. If parties do