In Cherokee County, local family courts will modify a custody arrangement when there is proof that a substantial change in circumstances has made an original custody schedule obsolete. In general, courts do not favor frequent changes to a custody order because it inhibits stability in the children’s lives and can lead to backups in the court system with cases that parents continue to relitigate. Not to mention, frequently returning to court to contest custody can become a massive financial burden for both parents.
If a parent wants to modify custody, they will have to demonstrate that something significant changed in the lives of the children or either parent.