Both appeals and modifications may result in changes to your divorce decree, but they’re different legal processes and take place in different courts.  A modification needs to be based on a change in circumstances and proceeds through the Superior Court An appeal is based on a legal error or irregularity and proceeds through either the Appellate Division or the NJ Supreme Court Whether you’re seeking a modification or an appeal, there is a range of issues that may be changed, including:  Child custody Child support Alimony Equitable distribution and property division