Q: Court gave 20% custody of 8month old to my boyfriend, but he plans to go back in 3 months to ask for more.will he get it
and if they give him more, will they also adjust support?
A: Going back to court in 3 months to obtain more time with the baby seems like it is too soon, but anything is possible under the best interest of the child analysis standard. If he obtains more time, it is likely that support will be modified. He may try to go back in 3 months since he probably didn't like the recent orders, but that doesn't mean a judge will grant it. In fact, a judge might be upset that he's trying to get more time so soon. However each fact pattern is unique. More facts are required to provide a thorough analysis.
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