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Changing a Custody Order

15 V.S.A. § 668 — a real, substantial and unanticipated change of circumstances

On a parent's motion and a showing of real, substantial and unanticipated change of circumstances, the court may change an order on parental rights and responsibilities if it is in the child's best interests, even when the order rested on the parents' agreement.

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When physical responsibility changes, the court sets a child support modification hearing and may issue a temporary support order meanwhile.

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  1. 15 V.S.A. § 668 — Modification of order

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