What does a motion for leave to amend petition for dissolution of marriage mean?

The opposing side is asking to amend or change something that is written in the Petition for Dissolution. This is usually due to an error or they have information that they did not have when it was filed. You can try to disagree but courts generally allow this type of motion.

A Motion for Leave to Amend is used to request permission from the court to change something in the original petition. Often times this type of motion is used to fix errors or omissions within the paperwork. If the judge requires a hearing on the motion, more than likely that hearing will only address whether or not the other party is allowed to make whatever changes they are asking for.

Amendments are to be freely granted. Do you have an attorney? If not get one, if you do, ask that person. To finalize this whole divorce proceeding usually takes sitting down with a mediator, both parties there, and negotiating the settlement.

A motion for leave to amend is when a party is asking for the Judge to change some or all of a petition.