Legal Definitions - motion for modification

A motion for modification is a written or oral request made to a court to change a previous ruling or order. It is usually made after a final decision has been made in a case.

For example, a parent may file a motion for modification to change the amount of child support they are required to pay. Another example is a motion for modification of visitation rights.

These examples illustrate how a motion for modification is used to request a change in a court order that has already been made.