Modifications of Parenting Time & Decision Making

When it serves the best interests of the child, the court is able to grant modifications regarding:

• Parenting time – Parents have a set schedule for spending time with their children. There are many issues that can cause a change in parenting time, such as the child being more than 14 years old and asking for the change, drug or alcohol abuse on the part of a parent, and domestic violence.
• Decision-making – Frequently, parents share the right to make decisions regarding the child’s upbringing. Courts, however, can reconsider this arrangement if it serves the best interests of the child, and take decision-making power away from a parent.

At Tanis McGonegal Family Law, P.C., our firm understands the difficult position parents can find themselves in when they need to pursue a modification of their parenting time or decision-making power or when they need to object to any possible modification. With more than 80 years of combined experience, we can help you fight for the outcome you need. Whether that is a modification or the maintenance of the current situation, we can help.