Separation of a family occurs for a number of different reasons.
No matter what the cause of the separation may be, it is important for children to get to spend time with both of their parents, if it is in their best interest.
Parents have the potential to be the greatest influences on the lives of their children.
It is important that both parents are able to share in that influence if it would be for the good of the child.
If the time that you and your child get to interact is governed by a visitation agreement, it is important for that agreement to work for you.
Modification of a visitation agreement is often a necessary step for separated families.
Changes in circumstances often make an original agreement inadequate.
As a parent, your time with your child is precious and can feel limited no matter how much time you are allotted.
But if the court-ordered agreement does not give you a fair amount of time with your children, modification may be in the best interest of every party involved.
Changes in circumstances, like a parent changing location or a change in their job status, may make current visitation periods inadequate to really be a part of a child's life.
It is also possible that parents can be negative influences on their children.
Either parent may petition for a modification if they feel that this change is in the best interest of their child.
Protecting your child from unnecessary danger and harm is part of your responsibility as a parent, and modifying a court order may be an important step for you to take.