Child Visitation Modification Request

Summary

To modify a child visitation agreement in Virginia, you can file a petition in the court that issued the original order. Courts usually modify visitation if its in the childs best interest. Given the changes in your childs circumstances, such as starting school, you may have grounds for modification. Legal representation is crucial in these cases. Additionally, any criminal convictions of a parent, like assault, can impact visitation rights. Consult a family law attorney to guide you through the process.

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I have a child with a person we r not married there was a visitation in place. We got back together as a couple for the last two years and now he’s left again and he wants to visit in the same visitation but I would like to have it modified because I don’t get my child but one weekend a month.
What state are you currently residing in, ****? This information will help me provide you with the most accurate legal advice.
Va
What is the current visitation agreement and why do you believe it should be modified? In Virginia, courts usually modify visitation if it's in the child's best interest.
me the mother gets the child Tuesday through Friday morning and one weekend a month that’s it
What are the reasons you believe the current visitation agreement should be modified?

In Virginia, courts usually modify visitation if it's in the child's best interest.
she was an infant at the time now she’s in school and I would like to spend more time with her. I only have her when we can a month I would like for it to be modified for every other weekend
What steps have you taken so far to request a modification in the visitation agreement?

In Virginia, you can file a petition for modification in the court that issued the original order.
none at this point
Have you consulted with a lawyer about your situation? In Virginia, it's important to have legal representation when seeking to modify a child visitation agreement.
I am significant other had been convicted of assault
What is the nature of the assault conviction of your significant other and how does it relate to your child's visitation rights?
mom myself
Can you please clarify the nature of the assault conviction of your significant other and how it impacts your child's visitation rights?