E-book Category: Child Custody E-book Title: Change of Circumstances as Grounds for Modifying Child Custody Book Description: Courts have the power to modify child custody arrangements to meet the needs of the child and to respond to changes in the parents' lives. A parent seeking to change custody through the court usually must show that the conditions have changed substantially since the last custody order.
This change of circumstance usually involves something negative in the child's current environment - such as improper supervision, or harmful conflicts with the custodial parent or stepparent, or one of the many actions that the court will consider.
This report discusses in detail everything that you need to know about seeking to modify a custody order because of a "change in circumstances."
CONTENTS Modification of Custody
Modification - Private Agreements
Modification of Custody in the Absence of an Agreement
Modification of Parenting Time
Divorce Modification
Support
Defining "Substantial Change In Circumstances"
Child's Changing Needs
Party's Physical and Mental Condition
Party's Remarriage
New Spouse's Race May Not be Considered
Party's Negative Behavior - Use of Child as Pawn
Child-Snatching
Interfering with Child's Relationship With Other Parent
Moral Misconduct
Conviction of Crime
Crime Involving Child Abuse
Use of Illegal Drugs
Dishonorable Discharge
Abuse of Child or Spouse
Past Isolated Instances of Misconduct
Child's Awareness of Misconduct
Religious Training or Beliefs
Parents Religious Beliefs
Positive Improvement as Separate Element of Two-Part Test
Factors Considered in Determining Positive Improvement
Present Managing Conservator's Circumstances
Removal of Negative Factors as Consideration
Modifying Custody, Visitation and Child Support FAQ
