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📌 Understanding Child Custody Modification in Idaho In Idaho, child custody modifications are governed by specific legal principles that prioritize the best interests of the child. Parents seeking modification must demonstrate a significant change in circumstances to warrant a revision of the existing custody order. 📜 Legal Grounds for Custody Modification To modify a custody order in Idaho, you must prove: ✔ Substantial Change in Circumstances – Courts require evidence of a significant change in the child's or parents' situation, such as: - A parent's relocation - Changes in financial stability - Evidence of abuse or neglect - The child's preference (if of sufficient age) - Changes in the child's educational or medical needs ✔ Best Interests of the Child – Idaho courts assess several factors to determine whether modifying custody will benefit the child, including: - The child's relationship with each parent - The ability of each parent to provid...