Form CN 11487 at a glance
What it is: How to File a Request to Modify a Non-Dissolution “FD” Court Order Previously Issued by the Court, Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Family Part.
Where and when to file: Completed forms are to be submitted to the Family Division where the case is filed.
You can use this packet if your docket number starts with the letters FD, and you have an order from the court that you want to change. You can also use this packet if you want to respond to the modification request filed by the other party.
What to bring and attach to Form CN 11487
Verified Complaint or Counterclaim (Form A), Confidential Litigant Information Sheet. Additional forms if applicable: Certification of Diligent Search (CN 11490), Financial Statement for Summary Support Actions (CN 11223), Family Case Information Statement (CIS) (CN 10482), Federal Child Support Services Application (IV-D Child Support Program), Certification in Support of Establishing Paternity, Certificate of Parentage (COP), Additional Information Sheet. Filing fee of $25.00 in the form of a check or money order made payable to the Treasurer, State of New Jersey. (checked November 1, 2026)
A filled-in Form CN 11487 example: a plaintiff asks for a child support increase
How to fill out Form CN 11487, box by box
Plaintiff and Defendant, County, Docket Number and CS Number
Enter the names of the parties in the correct order on the “Plaintiff” and “Defendant” lines. You can find the correct case title at the top of the order you want to modify. Copy the information exactly as it appears on that order.
On the right side of the form, enter the County where you are filing the application.
Enter the Docket Number that has been issued in your case. You can find that number on the court order you want to modify.
Type or print the CS Number that has been issued in your case.
Application for Modification or Cross-Application for Modification
Select whether you are filing an Application for Modification or Cross-Application for Modification.
Your name and the date of the original order
Enter your name on the line between the words “I … of full age,” On the second line (at the end of the sentence) fill in the date of the original order (if known).
Item 1: Plaintiff, Defendant or the Attorney, and maiden name
In item #1, select whether you are the Plaintiff, Defendant or the Attorney (for either the Plaintiff or Defendant) filing this application. Enter your maiden name, if applicable.
Item 2: the Plaintiff's address and relationship to the child(ren)
In item #2, enter the Plaintiff's address on the lines provided. Make sure to include the apartment number or floor, if applicable. Enter the plaintiff's relationship to the child(ren) in this matter.
Item 3: the Defendant's address and relationship to the child(ren)
In item #3, enter the Defendant's address on the lines provided. Make sure to include the apartment number if applicable. Enter the defendant's relationship to the child(ren) in this matter.
Item 5: each child's name, date of birth and gender, and the person with whom the child currently resides
In item #5, enter each child's name, date of birth, gender and the relationship of the person with whom the child currently resides, for all those listed on the support order that you want to modify. Do not list children who do not appear on the original order.
Item 7: previous Family Court activity, a child protection agency and public assistance
For item #7, select whether you have had previous Family Court activity related to any of the parties listed in this modification. Check only one box. If you select “Yes”, enter the title of the case, the docket number and the state or country that has jurisdiction of that case.
Select whether (to your knowledge) a child protection agency (i.e., DCP&P or similar agency in another state) has been involved with the child(ren) or listed parties.
Select whether (to your knowledge) the children are recipients of public assistance.
Item 8: Establish/Modify Child Support
For item #8, select the appropriate checkboxes for all the reliefs you want the court to consider in your case. Select all that apply. Note that only those that are selected will be considered during your court hearing.
Establish/Modify Child Support: check one, an increase or a decrease in child support payments. Pursuant to Court Rule 5:5-3, you are required to complete a Financial Statement for Summary Support Actions to serve upon the other party. At the hearing you must have your most recent federal income tax return or your three most recent pay stubs. A Certificate of Parentage is required if available when filing for Child Support.
Required Attachments
In the Required Attachments section, select the appropriate box(es) for those forms that you have attached to your packet. Select the box if you are attaching any additional information to your packet. Select the box if you are presently incarcerated.
Interpreting services or ADA accommodations
Select whether you will need Interpreting services or ADA accommodations, and list the language and/or accommodation.
Signatures
The form must have the signature of the party filing the application to modify along with the signature of the attorney that is filing the application to modify on behalf of the party. Note: Both the person filing this modification and the attorney (if any) must sign.
Address, Information Sheet, Statement and court
The most current address of the other party and the name of their attorney
Your appearance is mandatory.
You must provide the court with the most current address (that you know of) for the other party and the name of their attorney (if you know it) when you file your modification application.
Failure to do so may result in your case being dismissed by the court or delayed because the other party could not be served with a Notice to Appear.
Confidential Litigant Information Sheet
The Confidential Litigant Information Sheet (CN 10486) is to ensure accuracy of court records and must be completed by the person filing this application to modify a court order.
Financial Statement for Summary Support Actions
Step 5 (if applicable): The Financial Statement for Summary Support Actions (CN 11223) must be completed if you are requesting to establish or modify a child support order in an FD case.
This completed form must be included in your packet submitted to the court.
Family Case Information Statement (CIS)
Step 6 (if applicable): The Family Case Information Statement (CN 10482) must be completed only if you are married but separated and want to establish or modify spousal support.
Spousal support can only be established or modified under FD when there is no active divorce case.
Bring to court
You should bring to court any other documentation or proof that supports your case.
If you are filing for child or spousal support, bring any information about your finances with you such as your last three pay stubs and your most recent W-2 statement.
Before you go
Each form should be typed or printed clearly on 8 ½ “x 11” white paper only. Forms cannot be filed on a different size or color paper.
Use only the forms included in this packet. Be sure to keep a copy for your records.
Common questions about Form CN 11487
Where do I file it?
Step 9: Mail or deliver your completed packet to the courthouse in the county where the child of the custodial parent resides. When mailing, make sure you specify the “Family Division” and “Non-dissolution Intake” in your address to insure your papers arrive at the correct department in the court.
Are there fees?
You must include a $25.00 filing fee with the completed packet. (checked November 1, 2026) Do not mail cash. You may use cash if you pay in person, but you should keep the receipt you get from the court staff for your records.
Is there a penalty?
“If any of the foregoing statements made by me are willfully false, I am subject to punishment.”
What am I certifying when I sign?
By signing you certify that the statements made by you are true.
When is this form not the right one?
ONLY use this packet if your case begins with letters FD. Do NOT use this packet if: You want to file an appeal of a court order that was already issued. To file an appeal use 10837- How to Appeal a Trial Court, Tax Court or State Agency Decision found on the courts website at njcourts.gov. Your case is an emergency (Emergent Application Order to Show Cause). An emergent hearing in family court is designed to protect children from substantial and irreparable harm if someone is not restrained for doing something right now. You must file for an emergent hearing at the courthouse. You cannot file for an emergent hearing through the mail. Only a judge can determine if your case will qualify as an emergency. If you are denied an emergency hearing, your case will continue under the normal case process. Your case begins with letters other than “FD”.
Sources
[1] Form CN 11487 (09/03/2019), How to File a Request to Modify a Non-Dissolution “FD” Court Order Previously Issued by the Court, Superior Court of New Jersey (the Official source link on this page).
