How to File a Request to Modify a Non-Dissolution “FD” Court Order Previously Issued By the Court
Instructions for Completing the Application/Cross Application to Modify a Court Order
Important Notice: This form can be used to request multiple reliefs from the court. Make sure to check the boxes for all the reliefs you are requesting, as only the ones you check will be considered on the day of your hearing.
A.Enter the names of the parties in the correct order on the “Plaintiff” and “Defendant” lines. You can find the correct case title at the top of the order you want to modify. Copy the information exactly as it appears on that order.
B.On the right side of the form, enter the County where you are filing the application.
C.Enter the Docket Number that has been issued in your case. You can find that number on the court order you want to modify.
D.Type or print the CS Number that has been issued in your case. You can find that number on the court order you want to modify.
E.Select whether you are filing an Application for Modification or Cross-Application for Modification.
F.Enter your name on the line between the words “I … of full age,” On the second line (at the end of the sentence) fill in the date of the original order (if known).
G.In item #1, select whether you are the Plaintiff, Defendant or the Attorney (for either the Plaintiff or Defendant) filing this application. Enter your maiden name, if applicable.
H.In item #2, enter the Plaintiff’s address on the lines provided. Make sure to include the apartment number or floor, if applicable. Enter the plaintiff’s relationship to the child(ren) in this matter.
I.In item #3, enter the Defendant’s address on the lines provided. Make sure to include the apartment number if applicable. Enter the defendant’s relationship to the child(ren) in this matter.
J.In item #4, enter the attorney’s name, attorney ID number and firm address that is representing a party in this matter.
K.In item #5, enter each child’s name, date of birth, gender and the relationship of the person with whom the child currently resides, for all those listed on the support order that you want to modify. Do not list children who do not appear on the original order.
L.In item #6, list other interested parties that should be noticed to appear in court if it applies to your case.
M.For item #7, select whether you have had previous Family Court activity related to any of the parties listed in this modification. Check only one box. If you select “Yes”, enter the title of the case, the docket number and the state or country that has jurisdiction of that case.
Select whether (to your knowledge) a child protection agency (i.e., DCP&P or similar agency in another state) has been involved with the child(ren) or listed parties.
Select whether (to your knowledge) the children are recipients of public assistance.
N.For item #8, select the appropriate checkboxes for all the reliefs you want the court to consider in your case. Select all that apply. Note that only those that are selected will be considered during your court hearing.
O.For item #9, if you are requesting to terminate your child support order, enter the name(s) and date(s) of birth of the child(ren) on the lines provided.
Select the reason(s) why the child support should be terminated. Select all that apply.
