Q: Could I petition the court for more custody with my son
My son is 4 and the last order was when he was one, when my son attends son I will only get him every other weekend which we have such a close bond I’m the one who makes all doctors appointments, dentist and the list goes on I believe this will affect our son and of course me
A: From you question I gather you are a parent who has a parenting plan or visitation order that only gives you every other weekend parenting time. The first question is from what court was the order entered? The bottom line is a parent is always free to petition that court for a modification. Whether or not it will be successful is another issue. The needs of the child getting older can be a ground for a material change in circumstances to allow a parent to file a petition. However, that does not mean it is an automatic win. You need to consult a local experienced family law attorney to assist you in determining the specific options that are best in your case.
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