4 Signs that it Might be Time to Request a Child Custody Modification
Custody modification is a process whereby a divorcing or divorced couple can change the terms of their child custody arrangement. If you are married but estranged from your spouse and have not yet filed for divorce, you can also request a custody modification. In this blog post, we will discuss four signs that it might be time for you to consider requesting a custody modification.
Custody modifications are never easy, but sometimes they are necessary. If you are struggling to co-parent with your ex-spouse or significant other, if your work schedule has changed, or if your child has expressed a desire to live with you full-time, then it might be time to consider requesting a custody modification. Keep reading to learn about four signs that indicate it might be time for you to seek a custody modification.
1. You and your ex-spouse/significant other are having difficulty communicating and cooperating with one another when it comes to parenting your child.
If you and your ex-spouse or significant other cannot communicate and cooperate with one another when it comes to parenting your child, then it might be time to consider seeking a custody modification. Parents who are unable to put their differences aside in order to raise their children in a healthy and supportive environment may find that a custody modification is necessary in order to protect the best interests of the child.
2. Your work schedule has changed, and you are no longer able to adhere to the current custody arrangement.
If your work schedule has changed and you are no longer able to adhere to the current custody arrangement, then it might be time for you to seek a custody modification. For example, if you were recently laid off from your job and can no longer afford to pay for childcare, you might need to request a modification to get more time with your child. Or, if you have been promoted at work and now travel frequently for business, then you might need to adjust the custodial arrangement so that your child is not left home alone for long periods of time.
3. Your child has expressed a desire to live with you full-time.
If your child has expressed a desire to live with you full-time, then it might be time for you seek a custody modification. It is important to take into account what your child wants when making decisions about custodial arrangements; after all, children are often better able than adults when it comes expressing their needs and wishes. However, it is also important consult with an attorney or mental health professional before making any decisions about changing custodial arrangements as there may be other factors at play (e.g., parental alienation).
4. There have been changes in your home life that make the current custodial arrangement no longer feasible.
If there have been changes in your home life that make the current custodial arrangement no longer feasible (e.g., drug abuse, domestic violence), then it is important to seek a custody modification as soon as possible in order to protect yourself and your child from further harm.
Custody modifications are never easy, but sometimes they are necessary. If you are struggling to co-parent with your ex-spouse or significant other, if your work schedule has changed, or if your child has expressed a desire to live with you full-time, then it might be time to consider requesting to modify the terms of your current custodial arrangement.
An experienced child custody lawyer can help evaluate whether seeking a custody modification is right for you and guide you through every step of the process so that obtain the best possible outcome for yourself and for your child.
