When a divorce ends, many people think the settlement is final. In Illinois, however, certain parts of a divorce judgment can sometimes be changed later if you or your children’s situation has changed. If you are wondering whether you can modify your divorce settlement, it is important to know what can and cannot be done under Illinois law.
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What Parts of a Divorce Settlement Can Be Changed?
Not every part of a divorce settlement is open to modification. Once property division has been finalized, the court will not reopen it except in very rare cases, such as those involving fraud or hidden assets. However, the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5) allows modifications of issues that are ongoing, such as child support, child custody (legally called “allocation of parental responsibilities”), parenting time, and alimony.