There may come a time when you want to modify your child custody agreement. Whether custody terms were set out in the divorce decree, or you were never married but have a court-approved custody agreement, you can petition to alter custody itself or to change specifics of the day-to-day parenting arrangements.

How Do You Qualify For A Modification?

To make a child custody modification, you must show a change in circumstances. These factors often include one parent losing a job, drastic income change, and shifts in a child’s needs.

• Losing a job,
• a drastic income change,
• and shifts in a child’s needs are just some of the reasons you might have to petition the court for a modification.

A couple may have various reasons for needing to modify a child custody order or custody agreement, but a change in their circumstances is necessary to initiate the modification process.

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