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''Gordon v. Goertz'' also applies to changing access orders: the applicant must show that there has been a serious change in circumstances that affects the child's best interests before a court will even consider the matter, and, once this hurdle is crossed, the court will look at all of the circumstances before making a decision as to | ''Gordon v. Goertz'' also applies to changing access orders: the applicant must show that there has been a serious change in circumstances that affects the child's best interests before a court will even consider the matter, and, once this hurdle is crossed, the court will look at all of the circumstances before making a decision as to access, as if the issue was being heard for the first time, with no presumption in favour of the status quo. | ||
Orders for access are most commonly varied because: | Orders for access are most commonly varied because: | ||
