QUESTION
When filing for custody is it possible to change the custody rights later?
Asked on Apr 11th, 2015 on Child Custody - North Carolina
More details to this question:
My husband and I are filing for divorce. He wants to get equal visitation rights, but I am not comfortable with this. He has been bad off with alcohol and only just a month ago got out of rehab for it. Now, he has had a relapse and is toying around with drugs. He doesn't wish for me to tell the court this for fear of losing any chance of ever being able to see her. I would like to fight for custody of her and have him with supervised visitation rights until he can prove that he is clean of everything. Is there any way to change a court ruling once its been set? And is there any way to include in the initial papers for custody that he will be able to request joint custody once he can prove he is clean and in a stable environment? I need to protect my child.
1 ANSWER
A custody order may be modified anytime until the child reaches the age of maturity upon a motion and showing of changed circumstances. I think it is smart to protect your child by starting off with supervised probation, until he proves he can do better. Your child deserves the caution on your part.
Answered on Apr 20th, 2015 at 7:34 AM
Kathy Richardson Richardson Law Firm, PLLC 2310 S. Miami Blvd, Ste 134 Durham, NC 27703 919-680-2300