In Lexington, Virginia, a post divorce modification lawyer Lexington can help you change your final decree under Va. Code § 20-107.3 and § 20-108.1. Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. has 14 documented case results in Lexington. Mr. Sris personally amended Virginia’s equitable distribution statute. Consultation by appointment.
Last verified: April 2026 | Lexington General District Court | Va. Code § 20-107.3 (official Virginia General Assembly)
Virginia law allows you to modify a final decree after divorce when circumstances change materially. Under Va. Code § 20-107.3 (equitable distribution), § 20-108.1 (child support), and § 20-124.2 (custody), the court can adjust spousal support, child support, custody, and visitation. A change divorce judgment lawyer Lexington evaluates whether your situation qualifies as a material change in circumstances. The court requires proof that the change was not anticipated at the time of the original decree. Common grounds include job loss, health changes, relocation, or changes in a child’s needs. The burden of proof falls on the person requesting the modification.
For more information, review the official Virginia Code § 20-107.3 (equitable distribution statute) and the Lexington General District Court website for local procedures and filing requirements.
- Gather documentation of the material change (job loss letter, medical records, relocation notice).
- File a motion to modify with Lexington Circuit Court at 2 South Main Street.
- Serve the other party with the motion and supporting affidavit.
- Attend a pendente lite hearing if temporary relief is needed (typically set within 21-60 days).
- Participate in mediation if ordered by the court.
- Present your case at the final modification hearing.
In Lexington, modifying a final decree involves court costs and potential attorney fees. The court may award fees to the prevailing party under Va. Code § 20-99.
| Modification Type | Legal Standard | Filing Fee | Timeline | Additional Costs | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Support | Material change in circumstances | ~$86 | 2-4 months | Mediation $100-$300/hr | Adjusted support amount |
| Spousal Support | Material change in circumstances | ~$86 | 3-6 months | Forensic accountant if needed | Modified or terminated support |
| Custody/Visitation | Best interests of the child | ~$86 | 4-8 months | Guardian ad Litem $500-$2,500+ | Revised custody schedule |
| Property Division | Fraud, mistake, or newly discovered asset | ~$86 | 6-12 months | Business valuation if needed | Reopened equitable distribution |
Results may vary. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. was founded in 1997 by former prosecutor Mr. Sris. The firm has over 120 years of combined legal experience and 4,739+ documented case results with a 93%+ favorable outcome rate firm-wide. Mr. Sris personally amended Virginia Code § 20-107.3, the equitable distribution statute that governs property division in divorce and post-decree modifications. This achievement gives the firm unique authority in Lexington family law matters. The firm’s tagline is “Advocacy Without Borders.”
Mr. Sris, the firm’s founder and managing attorney, provides secondary oversight on all Lexington family law cases. Mr. Sris is a former prosecutor who founded the firm in 1997 and personally amended Va. Code § 20-107.3. He is admitted to practice in VA, MD, DC, NJ, and NY.
In Lexington, Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. has 14 total documented case results across all practice areas with a 100% favorable outcome rate. Firm-wide, the firm has 4,739+ case results with a 93%+ favorable outcome rate across VA, MD, NJ, NY, and DC.
Results may vary. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Our Richmond location serves clients at Lexington courts (2 South Main Street), accessible via I-81 and I-64. A post divorce modification lawyer near Lexington can meet you by appointment. We serve the entire Lexington community, including Virginia Military Institute and Washington and Lee University areas.
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Yes. Virginia courts can modify child support when a parent’s income changes by 25% or more, or when the child’s needs change significantly.
It depends. Spousal support modification requires a material change in circumstances, such as job loss, retirement, or remarriage of the receiving spouse.
Yes. Custody can be modified if there is a material change in circumstances that affects the child’s best interests, such as relocation or a parent’s change in living situation.
No. Property division is generally final after divorce. You can only reopen it for fraud, mistake, or a newly discovered asset that was hidden during the original proceedings.
No. Virginia requires a material change in circumstances that was not anticipated at the time of the original decree. Routine life changes usually do not qualify.
Last verified: April 2026. Information current as of April 2026. Laws change — contact Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 for updated guidance.