Q: Can I modify an agreed upon custody court order through the court without going through an attorney?
The father of my child and I did agree on custody visitations a few years ago and we did go through attorneys to get a court order. We are looking to modify the agreement but would like to keep the attorneys out of it; and still have our agreement filed in the court. Can we do this and are there special forms we need in order to modify the custody agreement? We are both willing to sign our agreement in front of a notary.
A: You can modify a court order by entering into an agreement in a form acceptable to the court, signing it, and then submitting it to the court for approval. I do not recommend these DIY projects because it seems something is always done incorrectly but, if you're set on trying to do it without an attorney, check your county website to see if there's anything there that will help. Otherwise you're off to the law library.
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