What is a valid reason for variation of an existing order in family law?

A valid reason for variation of an existing order in family law involves the concept of adequate financial disclosure. When a court issues an order related to family law matters, such as child support or spousal support, it relies on the financial information provided by the parties. If one party failed to disclose their financial situation correctly—either by withholding information or by providing misleading information—the court may reassess the order.

Inadequate financial disclosure can lead to significant imbalances and unfairness in support arrangements. Therefore, upon discovering that incomplete or incorrect financial information was presented to the court initially, it justifies revisiting and potentially altering the existing order to reflect a fair and equitable assessment based on the accurate financial circumstances of the parties involved.

While changes in residency, employment status, or discharge from bankruptcy may also impact an individual's situation, they do not inherently constitute grounds for varying an order unless they are coupled with other significant changes that directly affect the terms of the existing orders.