Custody Modification
A court-approved change to custody arrangements based on substantial change in circumstances.
Example
She filed for custody modification after he was convicted of DUI.
Canadian Equivalent
In Canada, this is referred to as Variation of Parenting Order (Divorce Act s.17).
Jurisdiction Variations
FLORIDA
Modification of Parental Responsibility / Time-Sharing
Florida uses 'parental responsibility' and 'time-sharing' terminology
COLORADO
Modification of Parental Responsibilities
Colorado uses 'allocation of parental responsibilities'
Related Terms
substantial-changeparenting-planbest-interests-of-the-child