Guided Modification
You need to modify the order.
Your ex doesn't agree.
Contested modifications don't have to end up in front of a judge. divvi gives you two tools to reach agreement — AI-guided negotiation and licensed mediation — before you ever file a motion.
Questions
When is a modification contested?
A modification is contested when one party wants to change a court order but the other disagrees — either on whether there is a qualifying change in circumstances, or on what the new terms should be. You don't need to disagree on everything for it to be contested.
Can the court force a modification I don't agree to?
Yes — if a parent files for a contested modification and the court finds a substantial change in circumstances, a judge can order new terms, including terms neither party proposed. This is one reason mediation before court is often preferable.
What qualifies as a 'substantial change in circumstances'?
Utah courts look for significant changes since the last order: meaningful income changes (typically 15%+), relocation, a child's changing needs, or a parent's significant life change. Routine cost-of-living increases usually don't qualify alone.
Is mediation required before filing in court?
In Utah, courts often order mediation before a contested modification hearing anyway. Starting with mediation saves time and money — and courts respond better to parties who've genuinely tried to resolve issues first.
Already reached agreement?
Switch to uncontested — $300 flat fee.
If you've reached agreement through mediation or on your own, divvi can prepare your uncontested modification paperwork for a flat $300 — far less than a contested filing.
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