Legal Question in Family Law in California
Child custody orders
After permant orders are in place for child custody/visitation, etc., how long afterwards can the opposing party go back to court to try and change those orders?
Asked on 3/23/07, 4:32 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson
Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law
Re: Child custody orders
The court has jurisdiction to modify custody and visitation order or support orders if there is a change in circumstances. That normally requires a substantial change. For example a $10 increase per month in wages would not be a substantial change.
Answered on 4/04/07, 11:05 pm