Changes To Custody

When Existing Child Custody Orders No Longer Suffice

When initial child custody orders no longer serve the best interests of the children, it may be necessary to seek a modification of orders through the court system.

At Ellis Family Law, P.L.L.C., we provide experienced divorce and family law representation to clients in Durham, Chatham, Orange, Wake, Granville, Alamance and Person counties in North Carolina.

Our attorneys will handle your child custody matters with great care and sensitivity. We are committed to protecting the parental rights of our clients and the best interests of their children.

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What Warrants A Modification Of Custody Orders?

Many life changes can warrant a modification of child custody orders. Some of the most common include:

One parent wishing to move out of the area
Conflicts with visitation schedules
A parent’s alleged misconduct resulting in a CPS investigation
A child starting school or changing schools
The changing wishes of the child

As with any child custody determination, the overriding interest in a modification case is in protecting the best interests of the child. A family court judge will consider that above all else when deciding whether to approve a move away, changes to a holiday schedule or any other changes to custody.

Our child custody lawyers have handled numerous modification proceedings and know how judges are inclined to rule on these matters. We can guide you through the process of seeking a modification or stopping one you feel will adversely affect your relationship with the child.

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Kathleen Murphy was the second lawyer I hired, and I wish I had found her sooner. She stepped into a case that was already underway, took the time to understand...

Kathleen Murphy was the second lawyer I hired, and I wish I had found her sooner. She stepped into a case that was already underway, took the time to understand it, and got on top of the details quickly. I finally felt like someone knew what was going on and had a plan.

She came to mediation completely prepared. She was honest and straightforward with me about my options, but when it was time to fight for me, she really did. She listened to what mattered to me, made sure my concerns were heard, and helped me get the result I needed. I’m so grateful she was in my corner

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Jolie is an exceptional attorney who made it her mission to ensure that I had quick correspondence when it was absolutely needed. Jolie and her team answered any in all questions I had and worked with me, taking into consideration the best interest of my family and situation. I cannot say enough good things about how Jolie handled my case, her knowledge, expeditious review of my case, and the amazing work she did. Jolie gave me peace of mind, truly working to understand my case. It is clearly evident how much Jolie cares about her clients.

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My lawyer Shannon Tucker was absolutely amazing and won me my case.

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Kathleen has done an AMAZING job. In an otherwise terrible situation, Kathleen has kept things moving forward and has been an amazing attorney! She is excellent at keeping up communication,...

Kathleen has done an AMAZING job. In an otherwise terrible situation, Kathleen has kept things moving forward and has been an amazing attorney! She is excellent at keeping up communication, and is a bulldog in the courtroom. I highly recommend Kathleen, she has made an otherwise bad situation very manageable.

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Emma and Sarah were absolutely wonderful to work with during the Separation Agreement process and then through the divorce process. They stayed in contact with me, and advised me as to the best actions to take. They also presented all of the options that I could take. I would highly recommend them.

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Talk With An Experienced Child Custody Attorney

To discuss custody modifications or any issue relating to child custody and visitation, contact our law offices at Ellis Family Law, P.L.L.C.

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