Either parent can petition Family Court for a modification of child custody in Rochester, and when the parents agree that there is a need, and agree on the details of the modification, the petition should move smoothly through the court.
There’s no particular advantage to be had in one parent filing as opposed to the other, though in any case there may be particular reasons to file in a given way.
Your attorney can advise you further, and in particular, can make sure that the terms you are considering are appropriate and beneficial to you and your child.
The attorneys at Friedman & Ranzenhofer have been helping parents develop workable child custody agreements in Rochester for decades, and can help you modify your agreement in a way that protects you and your child.
Call us today at 585-484-7432 for a legal consultation with an experienced Rochester child custody modification attorney.