As a parent, you want to make sure that your child is well taken care of and you want to make sure the best interests of your child are met. In any family law case involving a minor, it is important to have an attorney who understands the law on child custody, and is aware of the specific facts and circumstances around your child custody case. The family law attorneys at Wallin & Klarich are on your side and can help you obtain child custody orders in Newport Beach that can meet your child’s needs.
Significant Change of Circumstances
In California under Family Code section 3040, in determining child custody issues, the court must make an order that is in the best interest of the child. Furthermore, the trial court has wide discretion in deciding a physical custody order that is in the best interest of the child.
Any parent seeking to modify the custody order made in the judgment must demonstrate to the court that there has been a significant change of circumstances showing that a different parenting plan would be in the best interest of the child.
A significant change in circumstances can be a parent moving to a different city or county, or the parent being convicted of domestic violence after the judgment had been entered. It is crucial to note that in order to modify a final custody order, the change in circumstance must be significant.
In a recent case, the mother attempted to modify the custody orders in the divorce judgment after she discovered that the father had allowed the 9-year-old child to enter into a soap box derby, ride a small motorized scooter, and play with a neighbor’s dog. The mother alleged that such activities were a change in circumstances that exposed the child to a substantial risk of danger while in the father’s care. The trial court disagreed and denied the mother’s request to modify the final custody orders. The court concluded that the mother had not shown a significant change of circumstances that would warrant a modification.
Wallin & Klarich Can Help with Child Custody Orders in Newport Beach
If you are currently looking to modify your child custody orders, you need to retain the services of the Orange County child custody attorneys at Wallin & Kalrich. Our attorneys will listen to you and your concerns. We have over 30 years of experience handling family law matters and we can help you obtain a new custody order that is in the best interest of your child.
Wallin & Klarich has offices in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, West Covina, Victorville, Torrance and Sherman Oaks so we can help you no matter where you are located. Call us at (888) 749-7428 today. We will be there when you call.
