Ogden
Custody Modifications Attorney

Situations That Merit Modification of Custody

Courts have long avoided modifying any previously entered order to alleviate confusion, or if they have reason to believe notifying another parent would be difficult at best. However, several situations where modifying child custody would be pertinent include:

• Child abuse or domestic violence is discovered: Under Utah law, child abuse remands affected kids to the non-abusive parent’s sole custody, many times simply on an attorney’s motion.
• One parent moves to another state: Because it would be inconvenient to travel long distances, modifying a custody arrangement when a parent moves across state lines would be prudent.
• Children grow emotionally attached to one parent or another: An emotional attachment to the father or mother may require modifying the amount of time spent, especially if the child’s well-being would benefit. These situations require an added element of proof.
• Death of a parent: This automatically modifies the custody agreement, although an Ogden custody modification attorney would still need to file the necessary motion.
• When visitation order is ignored: If either of the custodial or noncustodial parents fails to adhere to visitation schedules, one party or another may file for sole custody.

The reasons my clients choose to modify custody arrangements normally fall into the above categories, although many situations arise when they don’t. Nonetheless, it’s never a good idea to fight these alone in court because your motion could be denied based on the smallest of technicalities.