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"We'll Just Fix It Later" — Why That's a Lie
best interest child modification
burden of proof custody
cannot modify parenting plan
contempt is a joke
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prove material change
stability vs safety custody
stuck with bad parenting plan
substantial change custody
Feb 19, 2026
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"We'll just fix it later."
That's the lie everyone believes when they sign a shitty parenting plan. Bullshit. Courts don't work that way.
Once the plan is signed, you're stuck unless you can prove ...
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