You modify a custody agreemnt anywhere by filing a motion to modify with the court, clearly stating the reason for the modification and why it is in the best interest of the child. A hearing date will be set if the change is contested.
You should also modify the agreement regarding taxes as well. You could request the court modify the agreement so that you can claim both children since you now have custody of both. These court orders do not change on their own. You must initiate a request for a modification.You should also modify the agreement regarding taxes as well. You could request the court modify the agreement so that you can claim both children since you now have custody of both. These court orders do not change on their own. You must initiate a request for a modification.You should also modify the agreement regarding taxes as well. You could request the court modify the agreement so that you can claim both children since you now have custody of both. These court orders do not change on their own. You must initiate a request for a modification.You should also modify the agreement regarding taxes as well. You could request the court modify the agreement so that you can claim both children since you now have custody of both. These court orders do not change on their own. You must initiate a request for a modification.
File a motion to modify
You can ask a court to modify the custody agreement if the situation has changed, yes. However, there's no guarantee the court WILL modify the agreement even if child support payments are not being made (though there will of course be a de factomodification if he gets thrown in jail for being a deadbeat dad).
Yes, she can. If the father doesn't like it, he can petition the court to modify the custody agreement.
Only if it states it in a custody agreement. Every agreement has a section for that.
You petition the court to modify the custody order.
no
Generally:A couple could execute a prenuptial agreement that mentions the custody of the children if the couple should split. A court may consider that agreement if custody becomes a contentious issue it but would be under no obligation to abide by it. Courts make custody orders on the basis of what is best for the children. Two individuals signing an agreement regarding custody cannot tie the court's hands on that issue.Generally:A couple could execute a prenuptial agreement that mentions the custody of the children if the couple should split. A court may consider that agreement if custody becomes a contentious issue it but would be under no obligation to abide by it. Courts make custody orders on the basis of what is best for the children. Two individuals signing an agreement regarding custody cannot tie the court's hands on that issue.Generally:A couple could execute a prenuptial agreement that mentions the custody of the children if the couple should split. A court may consider that agreement if custody becomes a contentious issue it but would be under no obligation to abide by it. Courts make custody orders on the basis of what is best for the children. Two individuals signing an agreement regarding custody cannot tie the court's hands on that issue.Generally:A couple could execute a prenuptial agreement that mentions the custody of the children if the couple should split. A court may consider that agreement if custody becomes a contentious issue it but would be under no obligation to abide by it. Courts make custody orders on the basis of what is best for the children. Two individuals signing an agreement regarding custody cannot tie the court's hands on that issue.
Probably not.
Modify what? Custody? Child support? Both? Procedure to file? Procedure to answer? State or country where such an action is occurring or will occur?
Generally, no. You need to check your custody agreement and state law. Many states allow the parent with physical custody to claim the child as a dependent.Generally, no. You need to check your custody agreement and state law. Many states allow the parent with physical custody to claim the child as a dependent.Generally, no. You need to check your custody agreement and state law. Many states allow the parent with physical custody to claim the child as a dependent.Generally, no. You need to check your custody agreement and state law. Many states allow the parent with physical custody to claim the child as a dependent.
The court would have to modify the custody order. You need to discuss it with your custodial parent.