Legal Question in Family Law in Arkansas

Child Visitation Law

What does a Judge mean when saying there has been no material (Substantial) change in circumstances when denying the vistation modification of a parent who signed her visitation rights away (under emotional and financial duress at the time)?

Not even supervised visitation due to the amount of years seperated (4 1/2)? This parent moved 1000 miles to Florida to better her life for the lives of herself and children. In that time period, she's been in treatment with her PCP and therapist (psychologist). not ordered by the court, maintaines a employment of a large contractor in the private sector and has obtained an AA in Arts/Business Admin and continuing to achieve a B.S. in Finance.

Wouldn't one consider that a substantial change from before?


Asked on 3/16/08, 3:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Simpson

Re: Child Visitation Law

Basically, the phrase means that the circumstances have changed to such a degree that whatever caused the absence of any visitation in the first place has been corrected and that the children will be safe. Without knowing the original cause, it is very difficult to assess. I think you probably went into court without an attorney. Not wise.

Your accomplishments are outstanding, but have nothing to do with the problem Unless, the problem was you did not have enough education and not working.

See a local attorney and discuss any options you may still have.

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Answered on 3/17/08, 10:14 am


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