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Thus, the requesting party must show that a change is justified. Common ?substantial changes in circumstances? may include: a loss or gain of employment, a sudden change in either party's finances, a relocation of the parties or children, a death, a change in the child's wishes, etc.

Parents are obligated to follow a custody order's terms until a child reaches 18 or is emancipated. A custodial parent can face legal consequences for preventing visits between a child and the noncustodial parent. A child who refuses visitation puts a parent in a perilous situation.

Generally, for a judge to change your custody or visitation order, you need to show that there has been a substantial (significant) change in circumstances since the final order was made and that your proposed change would be in the best interest of your child.

A parent seeking to visit with a child may file a petition in Family Court against the person or persons who have custody of the child. Custody and visitation matters are often heard together within the same hearing, but a visitation petition may also be filed as a separate matter.

Thus, the requesting party must show that a change is justified. Common ?substantial changes in circumstances? may include: a loss or gain of employment, a sudden change in either party's finances, a relocation of the parties or children, a death, a change in the child's wishes, etc.

Parents are obligated to follow a custody order's terms until a child reaches 18 or is emancipated. A custodial parent can face legal consequences for preventing visits between a child and the noncustodial parent. A child who refuses visitation puts a parent in a perilous situation.