Change an Existing Delaware Family Court Order

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A Delaware family court order is not permanent, but changing one is its own filing in the Family Court, normally inside the case that produced the original order.

Courts generally want to see that something real has changed since the last order, not simply that you have changed your mind. For support, an updated financial affidavit almost always rides along with the request. The official documents below are what Delaware publishes for this.

Official Delaware modification resources

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Delaware family law forms (official index) (Delaware judicial branch): The official statewide collection of Delaware family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://courts.delaware.gov/forms/family.aspx

Delaware financial affidavit and disclosure forms (courts.delaware.gov): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most Delaware family cases ask both sides to complete. https://courts.delaware.gov/forms/family.aspx

Delaware child support guideline resources (courts.delaware.gov): Official Delaware child support guideline materials, worksheets, or calculators. https://courts.delaware.gov/family/childsupport/

Delaware court self-help resources (Delaware courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Delaware family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://courts.delaware.gov/help

File & Serve Delaware (Family Court not included) (Tyler Technologies): Delaware Family Court does not offer e-filing at all as of mid-2026, so divorce and custody papers are filed on paper with the Family Court clerk. Other Delaware courts use separate e-filing systems that do not cover family cases. https://www.fileandservedelaware.com/

Verified official Delaware modification documents

These official documents are used to ask a Delaware court to change an order that already exists.

Custody Modification Instruction Packet (Modification), official document: https://courts.delaware.gov/forms/download.aspx?id=29748

Official link data for Delaware was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.

Frequently asked questions

Do I start a new case to change my order?

Usually not. A modification is normally filed inside the existing case, and the other parent has to be served with it. Check the official Delaware instructions above for how this state handles it.

What counts as enough of a change?

Courts look for a real, lasting change in circumstances, such as a significant income change, a move, or a serious change in the child's needs. The judge decides whether your facts clear the bar.

How much does it cost to file a family case in Delaware?

Divorce filing fee: ~$155. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.