Legal Motion to Change

LEGAL MOTION TO CHANGE

Movant Name: vs. Respondent Name: .

Movant hereby files this Motion to Change the existing court order described below and requests that the Court issue an order modifying the prior order as set forth herein.

RECITALS

WHEREAS, on or about the Court entered an order titled: (the "Existing Order");

WHEREAS, since entry of the Existing Order there has been a substantial change in circumstances materially affecting the rights, duties, or obligations of the parties, including: ;

WHEREAS, Movant seeks a modification of the Existing Order consistent with the best interests of the parties and in conformity with applicable law.

NOW, THEREFORE

Movant respectfully requests that the Court grant the following relief and enter an order modifying the Existing Order as set forth below.

1. RELIEF REQUESTED

Movant requests modification as follows (check all that apply and provide supporting detail):

2. JURISDICTION AND VENUE

The Court has continuing jurisdiction to modify the Existing Order pursuant to the laws governing modification of final judgments. Movant avers that this Court maintains jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter because:

3. STATEMENT OF FACTS

The material facts supporting this Motion are set forth below and in the attached exhibits. Each statement is based on Movant's personal knowledge unless otherwise indicated.

4. LEGAL STANDARD

Movant asserts that modification is warranted where a substantial change in circumstances has occurred since entry of the Existing Order and where the proposed modification is in the best interests of the affected parties. Movant will rely on evidence, testimony, and applicable statutory and case law to establish the requisite burden of proof at hearing.

5. EVIDENCE AND EXHIBITS

Movant will submit the following documents and declarations in support of this Motion:

6. REQUEST FOR HEARING

Movant requests a hearing on this Motion. Preferred hearing date(s): . Movant requests that the Court schedule oral argument and receive testimony if necessary.

7. NOTICE AND SERVICE

Movant certifies that a copy of this Motion will be served in accordance with the rules of civil procedure on the following:

Method of service: Mail Personal Service Electronic Delivery (if permitted).

8. PRAYER FOR RELIEF

WHEREFORE, Movant respectfully requests that the Court:

1. Grant this Motion and enter an order modifying the Existing Order as described in Section 1;
2. Schedule a hearing and admit the exhibits and testimony described in Section 5;
3. Award such further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Governing Law: This Motion and any order entered hereunder shall be governed by the laws of the state in which this Court sits.

Entire Agreement: This Motion states the full extent of Movant's request for modification and supersedes any prior informal requests regarding the subject matter hereof.

Severability: If any provision of any order entered in response to this Motion is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Amendments and Waiver: Movant reserves the right to amend or supplement this Motion. No waiver of any provision shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the party waiving the provision.

VERIFICATION

I, the undersigned Movant, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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