Post-Divorce Modifications Attorneys In Bloomington, Indiana
Last updated on February 3, 2026
Life circumstances can change after divorce, creating the need to modify existing arrangements.
Here at Law Offices of Paul D. Baugh, PC, our attorney team leverages 35-plus years of combined legal experience on your behalf when you need modifications to existing court orders. From our office in Bloomington, we have helped numerous Indiana families reach resolutions that are fair and protect their rights.
When Do You Need Divorce Decree Modifications?
Common situations that warrant divorce decree modifications include:
- Income changes: Significant increases or decreases in earnings that affect financial obligations
- Employment status: Job loss, career changes, retirement or disability affecting earning capacity
- Health conditions: Medical issues that impact your ability to work or care for children
- Living arrangements: Relocation or changes in housing that affect existing arrangements
- Remarriage or cohabitation: New relationships that impact spousal support obligations
These circumstances may create grounds for modifying various provisions in your original divorce decree to reflect current realities.
How Are Custody Arrangements Modified?
Custody modifications require demonstrating that a substantial change in circumstances has occurred since the original order was entered. Indiana courts prioritize the best interests of the child when evaluating requests for custody modifications, considering factors such as each parent’s ability to provide a stable environment and maintain meaningful relationships with the child.
Courts examine parental fitness, the child’s adjustment to their current living situation and any safety concerns that may have arisen since the original custody order.
Requirements Of Support Modification
Child support modification requires a showing that there is a change in 20% in the amount of support that should be paid compared to what the current support order indicates and that there has been more than 1 year since the last support order was entered. In some situations, support can be modified if there is a showing of a substantial change in circumstances.
Several circumstances may justify modifications to existing support arrangements depending on the specific situation.
- Income changes: Significant increases or decreases in either parent’s income
- Employment status: Job loss, career changes or disability that impacts earning capacity
- Child’s needs: Changes in medical expenses, cost of health insurance, educational requirements or childcare costs
- Living arrangements: Modification of parenting time schedules
Indiana’s modification process requires filing proper documentation with the court that issued your original decree. The process typically involves serving the other party with notice, allowing time for response and potentially attending hearings where evidence is presented regarding the requested changes. Typically, a court cannot retroactively modify support prior to the date a Petition to Modify is filed. Therefore, if any of the conditions for modification apply, it is recommended a Petition be filed with the court as soon as possible.
Contact Our Skilled Bloomington Lawyers Today
If you need modifications to your divorce decree, custody arrangement or support order, contact our office at 812-333-9688 or send us an email to schedule your free initial consultation.