Indiana Child Custody And Child Support Modifications Attorneys

A Court may modify legal and/or physical custody when the modification is in the best interests of the child and there has been a substantial change in one or more of the factors impacting a child’s best interest. Some of the factors are:

• The age and sex of the child
• The wishes of the child’s parent or parents
• The wishes of the child, with more consideration given to the child’s wishes if the child is at least fourteen (14) years of age
• The interaction and interrelationship of the child with the child’s parent or parents, sibling and any other person who may significantly affect the child’s best interests
• The child’s adjustment to the child’s home, school and community
• The mental and physical health of all individuals involved
• Evidence of a pattern of domestic or family violence by either parent

A Court may modify parenting time whenever it would serve the best interests of the child. Many changes to family life can necessitate a modification to the existing parenting time plan, including but not limited to changes to a parent’s work schedule, a relocation of a parent, and a change to the mental or physical health of a child or parent. The parties can work together through settlement negotiations or mediation to discuss what modifications to the parenting time plan may be in their child’s best interest.