INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Another way to stop child support payments is to obtain custody of the child. If you ask for custody, the court will look to a variety of factors to determine what is in the child's "best interests." These factors will differ by state. They will be listed in either a statute passed by the legislature or in a court opinion issued by your state supreme court. Courts will look at different factors, depending on state. Michigan, for example, considers: the love and affection existing between the parties and the child; the ability and willingness of the parties to provide food, shelter, clothing, and medical care; moral fitness of the parent; stability of the custodial environment; and mental and physical health of the parties, among other factors. Among a variety of factors, Kentucky considers the wishes of the child; the child's adjustment to home, school, and community; the mental and physical health of all individuals involved; as well as the interaction and interrelationship of the child to each parent and to siblings. To find the specific factors for your state, search online for "best interests of the child" and then your state. Custody determinations are complicated and important. An experienced attorney may have insight as to what judges will consider persuasive evidence that custody should be modified. Even if costs are a concern, some attorneys provide "unbundled services," which means that they will provide limited services such as document preparation, legal advice, or coaching for a flat fee. If at any time you are confused about how to proceed, you should seek out a lawyer's assistance. To find an experienced, local family lawyer, search your yellow pages or perform an internet search for "child custody attorney" and your city or county. Generally, you will file your petition in the county where your child lives. This is true even if you live in a different county. To modify custody, you need to file a petition with the court. Your courthouse should have preprinted, "fill in the blank" forms for you to fill out. Stop into the courthouse or look on this website. Fill out the forms accurately and completely. The forms may request financial information, such as how much you make in a year and the present cash value of life insurance or retirement accounts. Give yourself plenty of time to fill out the forms. Some states require an online interview, which helps generate the appropriate forms. You may have to create a username and password in order to access this program. Once you have completed the appropriate forms, you may need to sign them in front of a notary. You can find a notary by visiting your state's Department of State website. Also, many banks have notary services available for a fee. Many courthouses provide notary services as well. You must bring sufficient personal identification to prove to the notary that you are who you say you are. Acceptable identification includes a driver's license, a passport, or a state-issued personal identification card. File the original set of documents with the clerk of court. Keep several copies for your records as well as to mail to the other parent. You will probably be asked to pay a filing fee. Ask the clerk to stamp your copies with the filing date. If you cannot pay the fee, ask for a fee waiver and complete it. Do not be embarrassed to ask for it if you cannot pay. The clerk will also need to sign your summons, which will be returned to you. Attach the original summons to the copy of the documents for the other parent. Depending on your state, you can serve them in a variety of ways: You can pay the sheriff's office to serve them. You can pay a private process server to serve them. You can arrange for a friend or relative (not involved in the case and over the age of 18) to serve them. This person must complete a "Proof of Service" form as well. Arrange for a friend to mail the papers registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, with delivery restricted to the other parent only. You probably cannot serve the papers yourself. If you have questions about acceptable methods of service, ask the court clerk. The other parent will have to answer your petition. You should receive a copy. If you don't, then call the clerk and ask if it has been received. At the hearing, you will have to present evidence why you believe that custody should be changed. You may present witnesses and seek to introduce documents. To properly seek custody, you should have an attorney represent you in court. Preparation for the hearing could be extensive: you will need a list of witnesses who can establish that it is in the best interest of the child that he or she live with you, and you will need to prepare to testify. For more information on seeking full custody, see wikiHow's How to Change Child Custody.

SUMMARY: Understand what you need to prove at court. Consult with a lawyer. Locate the appropriate court. Find the forms. Complete the forms. Get the completed forms notarized. File the forms. Serve the other parent. Wait for the answer. Attend a hearing.

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SUMMARY:
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