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Difference between revisions of "Changing Orders in Family Matters"

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*the parent with whom the child usually lives was interfering with and unreasonably limiting the time provided to the other parent by an order,
*the parent with whom the child usually lives was interfering with and unreasonably limiting the time provided to the other parent by an order,
*a child is older and able to spend more time away from the parent with whom the child usually lives, or,
*a child is older and able to spend more time away from the parent with whom the child usually lives, or,
*a child over the age of 11 or 12 or so has expressed a wish to spend more time with a parent.
*a mature child over the age of 12 or so has expressed a wish to spend more time with a parent.


These are just a few of the circumstances in which a parent's time with the child can be increased from the amount given in an order. As long as there has been a change in circumstances since the order was made and the increased time is in the children's best interests, parenting schedules can, and in many circumstances should, be adjusted.
These are just a few of the circumstances in which a parent's time with the child can be increased from the amount given in an order. As long as there has been a change in circumstances since the order was made and the increased time is in the children's best interests, parenting schedules can, and in many circumstances should, be adjusted.