Why A Custody Order Could Be Modified

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Why A Custody Order Could be Modified
Do you have a custody order that is not working for you as well as it could? If so, consider having a family court make modifications to it. Even when parents still have a good relationship after a divorce, making formal modifications to a custody order is the ideal thing to do. Here is why you may be looking to modify your custody order.
A Parent Is Moving
Custody arrangements often depend on where each parent lives in relation to each other. When the parents live close to each other, it’s possible for visitation to happen more frequently and for shorter periods of time. When the parents are living far apart, visitations need to be planned for a longer period of time to make it worthwhile for everyone

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