Custody Change Based on Parent's Instability
Question of the Day:
Can a parent ask the court and gain more custody of a child (right now it is 50/50) based on the other parent's instability (say moving 6 times in 2 years)? – Candy
Answer:
Candy: A parent can file a motion to modify custody or parenting time whenever there is a material change in circumstances that affects the best interests of the child. Note that the court’s focus is not on the other parent’s instability, but rather how that instability affects the child. This is a subtle but important distinction.
