How to Modify a Child Custody Agreement

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How to Modify a Child Custody Agreement
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Before you file a motion to modify your existing
child custody agreement, there are a few factors
you need to consider.
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1. The Childs Best Interest - The courts will only
   consider a child custody change if it can be
   established that it is in the childs best
   interest.

2. Theres a Waiting Period The courts will only
allow changes to a child custody agreement every
two years.
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3. Three Separate Filings You must file separate
modifications for child custody, decision-making
responsibilities, and parenting time. 4. You and
Your Ex Agree If you and your ex are in
agreement on the child custody modifications,
then you can file a stipulation to ask the courts
to modify your existing responsibilities.
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5. You and Your Ex Do Not Agree If you and your
ex do not agree on the new modifications to your
child custody, you must file a motion to modify
with the courts.
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• At Kinnaird Kinnaird, P.C., our Colorado
  Springs child custody lawyers have represented
  divorcing couples in Colorado Springs for over 30
  years.

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