Visitation Modifications

An integral part of many divorce settlements for married couples with children is determining which spouse gets child custody. For the parent who is not awarded custody, divorce courts may establish a visitation schedule that allows the non-custodial parent to spend time with his or her children.

Unfortunately, some parents may experience changes in circumstances that render them unable to visit their children during the court-mandated times. In these cases, parents should contact the Oceanside visitation modification lawyers of Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP, at 760-722-7646.

Obtaining a Visitation Modification

The easiest way to obtain a visitation modification is to work out an agreement with the custodial parent. Unfortunately, this is not always easy or even possible, so non-custodial parents may have to seek an official modification from the court that first established the visitation schedule.

For a court to grant a parent a visitation modification, the parent will have to prove there is a just cause. Such causes may include:

• Either parent moving away
• The child’s preference
• A substantial change in circumstances

Generally speaking, there is no one change in circumstance that a court will consider grounds for a visitation modification. Parents seeking these modifications should instead focus on making the strongest case possible.

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A change in circumstances should not limit your ability to visit your child. If you are unable to visit your children during your court-mandated visitation schedule, contact the Oceanside visitation modification attorneys of Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP, at 760-722-7646 today.