Is it possible to modify custody and visitation orders?
The Arizona court always has the authority to modify orders relating to child custody if the court finds that a modification is in the best interests of the child. Before the court will consider changing the current custody arrangement, the parent seeking the change must show that there has been a substantial and continuing change of circumstance that somehow has had an adverse effect on the child. Typically, the court will find such a change of circumstance if one parent moves a considerable distance away, remarries, begins abusing drugs/alcohol, causes severe problems with visitation, and the like. • How old does a child have to be before s/he can decide with which parent s/he wants to live? In Arizona, the child’s wishes may be considered regardless of the age of the child. Only the judge, however, may make the final decision on where the child will live. • My child lives in Arizona but I live in another state. Which state will enter custody orders in my case? Generally, the state w
