Can A Court Order Be Amended?

Parents may bring a motion to Court to amend Court orders. But, the parties have to prove that there is sufficient and dramatic changes in their circumstances which necessitates the Court’s intervention.

Things That Could Warrant a Change

A court order can be amended. Some factors may warrant changes in a Court Order:

  1. Increase in a child’s living expenses
  2. Requirement of new medical needs
  3. Requirement of new educational needs
  4. Re-location by either of the parent
  5. Denial of access to the child

Can We Change Without Going To Court?

Parents can agree to change an agreement without involving the courts. The parents can modify the old agreement and can conclude a new agreement. The Courts will formulate new orders based on the new agreement signed.

Get Legal Advice!

Parents should seek the assistance of a lawyer to bring such a motion to Court. If the parent cannot afford a lawyer, consider obtaining “unbundled or limited scope services” where the lawyer is retained only for this specific purpose of the case.

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Clayton Spencer

Family Lawyer - Ajax, ON

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