# Modifing Custody

**URL:** <https://forum.rosen.com/t/modifing-custody/10462>\
**Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\
**Created:** [July 6, 2010, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/modifing-custody/10462 "2010-07-06T14:31:28Z")\
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**Author:** ![redpony](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/898d66/32.png) [@redpony](https://forum.rosen.com/u/redpony)\
**Post date:** [July 6, 2010, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/modifing-custody/10462/1 "2010-07-06T14:31:28Z")

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I am filing a Motion to Modify Custody. I am filing because circumstances have changed (work schedule), and the other parent has substance abuse problems. The other parent also doesn’t follow the current order - the schedule, overnight / out-of-town trips, and substance abuse. Should I only file a Motion to Modify Custody and address all the issues there, or additionally file a Motion for Order to Show Cause?

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**Author:** ![Erin\_Clarey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9de0a6/32.png) [@Erin\_Clarey](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Erin_Clarey)\
**Post date:** [July 6, 2010, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/modifing-custody/10462/2 "2010-07-06T15:18:12Z")

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I would suggest that you include the show cause motion as well.