Custody Modification Legal Advice

Summary

In Oregon, modifying a custody agreement requires a substantial change in circumstances and must be in the childs best interest. Desiring more summer time doesnt typically meet these criteria. A formal request for modification must be filed and approved by the court. Subjective opinions alone are insufficient for modification. Parental interference involves actions like preventing visitation or denying communication, which doesnt seem to apply here. If no official action has been taken, consulting a family law attorney is recommended.

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I need advice. I have * custody with my kids mother, and she is trying to modify our custody and parenting agreement to lessen my time. I already get less than her as is. Her basis is that she wants more summer time (she gets them during the week days, i get them friday to monday) because she wants weekends, so shes saying. I can have every other weekend only. I dont agree with this. I offered splitting summer every other week so we both get weeks and weekends to split fairly. Can she do this? In oregon it says you can only modify an agreement based on significant changes to warrent it. We live in oregon.
In Oregon, modifying a custody agreement requires:
*. A substantial change in circumstances since the last order.
*. The modification is in the best interest of the child.
Desiring more summer time doesn't seem to meet these criteria. However, it's best to consult with a family law attorney in your area.
She also gave me papers that werent even filed to the court, and the wrong papers at that. She gave me basic parenting plan but you need modification papers. She said she filed them, but the courts have no record of this. And said her proposal will start this year.
It seems she may be mistaken about the process. In Oregon:
*. A formal request for modification (motion) must be filed to court.
*. Served to the other parent.
*. The court must approve any changes.
It's crucial to consult a family law attorney in your area for advice.
She also says she will take my time because my kids just "sit around all day" which isnt true, and that only she can give them a fulfullimg and enriched life vs me.
She cannot modify the agreement based on her subjective opinion. A judge will make the final decision based on:
*. Evidence presented.
*. What is in the best interest of the child.
*. Existing legal standards.
Consulting a family law attorney is recommended.
Is this parental interference?
Parental interference can be many things, such as preventing visitation, denying communication, or influencing the child against the other parent. It doesn't seem like this situation falls into those categories. However, consulting a family law attorney can give you a clearer perspective.
She told me she has a lawyer, but they have not contacted me and she wont give me thier name. There is nothing on the courts website about representation of a lawyer and she lied about filing modification at the courthouse because there is no record of it
In Oregon, the attorney for a party is usually the one to serve documents. If you haven't been served, this could indicate no official action has been taken. However, it's best to consult with a family law attorney. Would you like a referral to a local family law attorney?
She served me non filed through the court papers
That seems irregular. Can you clarify what you mean by "non filed through the court papers"? Are these documents that have not been officially filed with the court?