A parent seeking to modify custody will need to prove that the proposed modification is in their child’s best interests. If the request to modify to filed less than two years since the last custody order was entered, the parent will also need to demonstrate that there is a sufficient reason for modification.
The other parent may disagree with the proposed change in custody, and parents often tell different versions of the facts surrounding these circumstances. A parent will likely need to present evidence, question witnesses, and follow elaborate court procedures to obtain a positive outcome.