Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

Re: Divorce Decree

Because the divorce agreement is usually incorporated into a court order, it generally must be changed by a later agreement, signed and notarized in the same manner as the orginal agreement and presented in a modification action filed in the proper court, with a Consent Order signed by a Judge. Otherwise, the terms of the original Order may still be enforceable.

I would encourage you to review the original agreement and order, along with the proposed new terms, with a lawyer, so you can be informed of the proper process and procedures to accomplish what you are trying to do. Please let us know if we can be of help.

Re: Divorce Decree

Only a Judge can change a court order. You would start by having an attorney draft a petition to modify the order. Call my office for details.