I want to change my custody or access order. What can I do?

You can apply to the appropriate court for a variation.

However, in order to vary an existing custody or access order you must have a good and legitimate reason. You need to show the court that there has been a material change in your circumstances, condition, needs and means that warrants a variation. In other words, your situation has greatly changed to the extent that the order needs to be varied in order to be complied with.

For example, if a custodial parent gets transferred to another province for work-related purposes then he or she may request a variation to account for this “material change”.

You also have to show the court that a variation would be in the best interests of the child.