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How to Change a Custody or Visitation Order
What is a change in custody?
A change in custody means changing who the
children live with or who can make decisions about
their health, education and other important things.
What is a change in visitation?
A change in visitation means changing the
schedule of when the children will be with the
parent who does not have custody.
How do I ask for a change in custody or
visitation?
If you want to make a change in the legal custody
orders, fill out these forms.
• Request to Change Custody or Visitation (PS-07)
• Child Support Information Sheet (CS-47)
What will the clerk do with my forms?
The clerk will:
• date-stamp all your forms,
• keep 2 copies, and
• give you a date-stamped copy for your records.
How will the other people involved in my
case know about the change in custody?
After you file your forms, the clerk will have
someone serve (give or mail) the other parent and
people in this case a copy of your forms (by Sheriff
or certified mail). That way they will know what you
are asking for.
Important! If the address you give for the other
parent (or other person with legal custody) is not
current, the court cannot hear your case.
Will the court make the custody change
I want?
It depends. If the other parent agrees to the
change you are asking for, the court may approve.
Will a change in custody affect child support?
Maybe. A change in custody could change:
• the amount of support to be paid, and
• the person who has to pay the child support.
If the other parent does not agree with the orders
you are asking for, the judge will probably not
change the custody orders, unless you prove that
the child/ren’s health or safety is at risk.
Can the court help me fill out my forms?
No. But this sheet gives you general information
about how to fill out the forms.
What is my case number?
Use the same case number as your previous
custody order.
What do I do after I fill out my forms?
Take your originals and 2 copies of each form to
the court clerk in the same county where your
current custody orders are from.
Do I have to pay to file my forms?
Yes. You must pay a filing fee in cash or with a
money order. The court clerk can tell you the exact
amount. If you cannot pay the fee, also fill out this
form to tell the court about your income and
expenses:
• Affidavit of Substantial Hardship
But do not sign it until you are in front of a notary
and swear that the information is true. The judge will
decide if the fees can be postponed.
What should I bring to my hearing?
Bring evidence that supports the change you are
asking for, such as documents and witnesses who
have personal knowledge of facts that support
your case.
What if I only want to change the visitation
schedule?
The court wants you and the other parent (or other
person with custody of the child/ren), to have a
parenting schedule that is good for the children. A
good schedule gives the children regular times
with each parent. This lets the children know which
parent they will be with and when. This helps the
children feel loved, secure and cared for.
Try to get an agreement with the other person in
this case about the change you want. Make sure
the court approves the agreement, because only
court-approved agreements are enforceable.
If you cannot get an agreement with the other
parent, you must show the judge there is a good
reason to change the visitation schedule.
If you believe the child/ren are at risk with the other
parent, ask the court for supervised visitation.
Need help?
Call Legal Services Alabama at: 877-393-2333
Or visit: www.alabamalegalhelp.org
Rev. 1/08
© 2008 Alabama State Bar
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In the
Request to Change the Current
Custody or Visitation Order
Case Number:
Court of (county):
v.
County, Alabama
Plaintiff’s First and Last Name
(the person listed as Plaintiff on your current Order)
Defendant’s First and Last Name
(the other parent)
Important! Do not use this form in a child support case filed by Alabama DHR.
Your Information
Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy): ________________________________ Phone #: (
) __________________________________
Middle
First
Last
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Street address
State
City
Zip
The Other Parent’s Information
Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy): ________________________________ Phone #: (
) __________________________________
Middle
First
Last
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Street address
State
City
Zip
e Where is your current order from? (county and state):
, Case #:
r
Information about the Children
Names and dates of birth of the child/ren under 19 involved in this case (print):
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Date of birth:
Date of birth:
Date of birth:
Date of birth:
Who do the child/ren live with now? (cid:133) Mother (cid:133) Father (cid:133) Other (If “Other,” list name, relationship, and
address):
Current Address:
street address
city
county
state
zip
How long have the child/ren been at this address?
If less than 6 months, where else have the child/ren lived during the last 12 months?
Previous addresses:
street address
street address
street address
street address
city
city
city
city
county
county
county
county
state
state
state
state
zip
zip
zip
zip
© 2008 Alabama State Bar
Name:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Rev. 10/08
orm PS–07
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Rev. 8/08
Request to Change the Current
Custody or Visitation Order
Case Number:
t What does your current Order say about custody and visitation?
y What change in custody or visitation are you asking for?
u What has changed since the court’s last custody or visitation order?
(List material changes below.)
The person asking for this change must read and sign below:
•
•
I believe that the change I am asking for is best for the children.
I understand that any change can be difficult for children, but I believe, overall,
the children will benefit from this change.
I ask the Court to make the changes in custody or visitation I have requested and to make
any other orders I may be entitled to.
•
Print your name:
Sign here:
Date:
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Rev. 10/08
© 2008 Alabama State Bar
Request to Change the Current Custody or Visitation Order
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