Los Angeles, CA family law attorney Robyn Santucci talks about the most common post judgment modifications. The most common post-judgment modifications typically fall into two categories: child custody and financial support. Child custody arrangements remain modifiable until the child reaches 18 years of age or 19 if they are still a full-time high school student. Circumstances can change throughout the child’s minority, necessitating adjustments to any initial parenting plan. Parents may return to court to modify the time-sharing arrangement or to obtain additional orders that facilitate co-parenting.

The second category involves financial modifications, particularly regarding child support or spousal support. Changes in employment status, such as job loss or fluctuations in income, often lead to requests for modifications. Parents can return to court to seek relief from existing orders, especially if significant changes occur, such as a substantial increase in the other parent’s income due to a new job or bonus. In such cases, they may wish to adjust the current support order to reflect the new financial realities.