Petition to Modify Custody Order

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What is Petition to Modify Custody Order?

Filed to the Court usually by the noncustodial parent asking the Court to increase visitation or even to transfer custody to the petitioning party. Where agreement is not reached, the Court will decide after conducting a custody hearing or trial.

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