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Custody Modification
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Dallas Divorce Law Blog
Modification of Custody in Texas
In order to modify any custody arrangement in Texas, the person requesting the modification must show that there has been a material and substantial change in circumstances.
Pennsylvania Family Law
CONTEMPT COURT IS NOT A PLACE FOR CUSTODY MODIFICATION
In a recent custody case, the Court denied Father contact with his children except for supervised visits while they underwent therapy. Mother filed a contempt petition asserting that Father violated…
NJ Family Legal Blog
Custody, Child Support & Changed Circumstances
In these uncertain times, it seems as though everyone is talking about the impact of the economy. We've posted many blogs about proving changed circumstances for an increase or decrease in child…
NJ Family Legal Blog
When Change of Circumstances is Not Really a Change Necessary to Modify Custody
This post was written by Jessica Goldberg, a new associate in the Family Law Practice Group in the Roseland office and also, a new contributor to this blog. The recent…
NJ Family Legal Blog
Counting Every Minute Does Not Count Towards a Modification of Custody
After a Parenting Time/Visitation Order is entered, as time goes, often there are variations in the parenting schedule. For example, the children's activities or a parent's work schedule may warrant modifications of…
NJ Family Legal Blog
Passage of Time Is Change of Circumstances for Parenting Time Modification
In an unreported decision of the Appellate Division on April 17, 2008 in the case of Swicinski v. Maul, the Court held that passage of time alone was a sufficient…
Family Law Prof Blog
Case Law Development: Child’s Preference and Sibling Bond Determine Who Is Awarded Physical Custody in Modification Action
By Family Law
The Iowa Appellate Court provides a tragic case study in custody modification. Mother and Father had been awarded joint custody of their two daughters. The parents were openly hostile to…
Family Law Prof Blog
Case Law Development: Improvement in Both Parent’s Circumstances Not Change in Circumstances Justifying Modification of Custody
By Family Law
When very young parents continue to mature and further their education and employment situations, is there a "material change in circumstances" justifying modification of a child custody order? The Supreme…
Family Law Prof Blog
Case Law Development: Remarriage and New Children not Changed Circumstances Justifying Custody Modification but Bonding with New Siblings May Be
By Family Law
The Alaska Supreme Court reversed a trial court's dismissal of a motion to modify custody in a case in which Mother was awarded primary custody with visitation schedule for preschooler,…
Family Law Prof Blog
Case Law Development: Change in Custody Based on Custodial Parent’s Disrespect for Law
By Family Law
The Arkansas Court of Appeals reversed a trial court’s denial of a change of custody and order of an increase in child support. After their divorce, Father had primary custody…