Custody Modification Request Letter
Request a modification to an existing custody arrangement.
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[Your Full Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State ZIP]
[Date]
[Other Parent’s Full Name]
[Other Parent’s Address]
[City, State ZIP]
RE: Request to Modify Custody Arrangement for [Child’s Full Name]
Dear [Other Parent’s Name],
I am writing to request that we discuss modifying the current custody arrangement for our child, [Child’s Full Name], established under the order entered on [Order Date] in [Court Name], Case No. [Case Number]. Since that time, there has been a significant change in circumstances that I believe warrants revisiting the existing schedule.
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Use this when circumstances have changed significantly and you need to modify your custody order. Changes in work schedule, relocation, or the child’s needs can warrant a modification.
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