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Modification of Child Custody

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In Missouri, Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Indiana child custody and visitation modifications are a fact of life. After all, circumstances can change, financial security can shift, and it is not unusual for families to readjust as children grow and dynamics evolve. For these reasons, it is important to understand how to modify your existing child custody and visitation arrangement.

Putting the Children First – Missouri, Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma Nebraska, and Indiana

Missouri, Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Indiana child visitation and custody laws are designed to serve the interests of the children involved; therefore, it is paramount to seek changes with this goal in mind. In general, child custody visitation modification can happen in two ways: Creating a consent order: the easiest way to modify child custody is to create a consent order between parents, which alters the preexisting arrangement. This consent order will ensure that all changes are mutually agreed upon and enforceable. Filing a motion to modify — alternatively, a child custody visitation modification can be obtained through the courts by filing a motion demonstrating a substantial change in circumstances.

What Circumstances Can Cause A Modification?

For a child custody arrangement to be modified, circumstances must be substantially changed. The phrase “substantial change in circumstances,” is a significant factor in determining if a child custody modification is appropriate. Examples of qualifying changes can include:
  • Major relocation
  • A major change in vocation or hours
  • A major change in habits that may adversely affect the child (such as drugs and/or alcohol abuse)
You can also more information we have on this topic: Missouri law summary on custody modifications and How to modify custody and visitation orders. In the blog posts,  Child custody modifications and how to seek them: Part I and Child custody modifications and how to seek them: Part II, you can read more about the modification of child custody.

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Retaining a highly qualified child custody lawyer at Stange Law Firm, PC can help properly position you for a child visitation or custody modification. You can contact us online or by calling 855-805-0595.

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Our child custody practice focuses on protecting the wellbeing of children and the rights of parents. We handle issues such as:
Visitation
Often called parenting time, visitation is the amount of time a noncustodial parent spends with his or her child. We can handle a broad spectrum of visitation matters.
Creating a parenting plan
Getting visitation rights means drafting a parenting plan that works. We can help.
Relocation with a child
Courts have continuing jurisdiction over child custody and visitation orders. So, when a parent wants to move, it is usually necessary to get the court's permission first. Failure to do so can put your time with your child in jeopardy.
Enforcement of orders
If a parent fails to follow a child custody order, it may be possible to take him or her to court to enforce the order.
Contempt of court
If you are found to have repeatedly ignored a court order, you may be found in contempt of court.
Modification of orders:
When you need a court order changed, you can work with the experienced attorneys at Stange Law Firm, PC.
Custody Issues for Nonmarried Parents
Next to divorce actions, paternity cases (custody and support cases between unmarried parents) are among the most common cases in family law.
Parental Rights
Parents are often concerns about their parental rights, especially fathers in certain circumstances.
Family Access Motions
If you are being denied access to your children, you may want to consider a family access motion.
Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
If you have jurisdictional issues involving your custody case, you will want an attorney familiar with the UCCJEA.
Custody Evaluations
If you have a complex custody case where psychological issues or abuse may be in play, you might want to consider a child custody evaluation
Hague Convention
If you are dealing with an international child custody dispute, and perhaps child abduction, knowing about the Hague Convention is often critical.
Third-Party Custody
If you are not the biological parents, in certain cases all may not be lost. You might have a right to third party custody in certain situations.
Fertility and Surrogacy
Fertility and surrogacy is a growing area of the law for those who want children.
Transportation
In some custody cases, parties might live far apart. This can result in difficult child custody cases with transportation at issue.
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