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There really is no such thing as an absolutely "final" order involving children. All orders involving children can be changed, but, in general, something new and serious must have happened since the original order was made, something which affects the best interests of the children. The same rule applies to changing agreements that deal with children; the court won't change the arrangements made in a fairly negotiated agreement unless there has been a change in circumstances.
There really is no such thing as an absolutely ''final'' order or agreement involving children. All orders and agreements involving children can be changed, but, in general, something new must have happened since the original order or agreement was made that affects the best interests of the children.


This chapter will provide a brief introduction to changing orders involving children and discuss the factors the court will consider in changing orders for custody, guardianship and access. It will also discuss mobility issues, the problems that crop up when a parent wants to move with the children to a new town, new province or new country.
This page talks about changing orders for custody and access under the ''Divorce Act'' and about changing orders and agreements about parenting arrangements and contact under the ''Family Law Act''. It will also discuss relocation, a special problem that comes up when a guardian wants to move, usually with the children, to a different town, province or country.
 
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==Introduction==
==Introduction==

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