Why a Child Custody Modification?
There may be many reasons a parent may seek a modification of child custody: • A parent has moved away to another state or city • The child’s specific needs have changed • A parent has been convicted of a crime • A parent has been abusing drugs or alcohol • A parent is no longer fit to care for the child • Domestic violence or abuse • The custodial parent’s home environment is no longer safe • A serious change in the financial circumstances of either parent • In some cases, the preference of the child
