When Life Changes: Adjusting Custody and Support Orders the Right Way

Advocating For Dads with Jana Jones · Jun 26, 2025 · 15m

Episode Summary:

In this episode, host Zofia Morales and family law attorney Jana K. Jones discuss the process of modifying custody and support orders in North Carolina. Jana explains what constitutes a substantial change in circumstances, the legal process for modifications, and provides practical advice for fathers navigating custody changes.

Key Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

00:45 - What constitutes a substantial change for custody modifications

02:21 - Common misconceptions about substantial changes

02:50 - How relocation affects legal orders

04:36 - Changes in child's needs requiring…