Child Custody – Can Child Visitation Schedules Be Changed?
As time goes by the visitation schedule that you once agreed too becomes outdated for a number of reasons. But are you stuck with the first agreement you agreed to or can you go back for a new one? Parents frequently find that the visitation order they signed simply doesn’t work for them anymore and that the schedule that once worked either doesn’t fit their life anymore or that the amount of time they are spending with their child needs to be changed. But all too frequently parents simply don’t know if they can file a new motion or not. The answer to that question is that anyone can file a motion anytime they want, for any reason. The real question is will the court think you have grounds for your motion. The court will likely to hear your case if you have a change of circumstances. Some legitimate changes of circumstances are: • The child is more mature • A parent has moved • A parents work schedule has changed • A parents lifestyle has changed Once you determine that you do have a l
