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# Practical Guide
I want to modify child custody.
The modification of custody allocation or parental authority may be requested only when significant new facts warrant it and the child's best interests require it (art. 134 al. 1 CC for post-divorce situations, art. 298d CC for unmarried parents). The judge rules on…
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Critical Deadlines
- Evaluation of the child's situation — immediate (CC 301a / CC 134)
- Attempted parental conciliation — under 60 days
- Notification to authority (APEA or court) — upon failure of mediation (CC 134 / CC 314 / CC 275a)
- Hearing of the child (≥6 years) — during proceedings (CPC 298 / CC 314a)
- Decision and Execution — according to procedure (CC 450 / CPC 311)
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