[header] How to amend a divorce decree [title] Find the correct forms. [step] Most courts provide a form for divorce decree modifications. Especially in cases involving children, modifications are common as circumstances change. 
[substeps] Keep in mind that after the period for appeal has passed, you can't have the division of property modified. However, any ongoing obligations or responsibilities such as child support, spousal support, or child visitation are subject to modification if circumstances change.