When you and your spouse filed for divorce, the custody arrangements were working perfectly. However, over the years, conditions have changed. As a result, the custody arrangements are no longer working the way that they should. Your custody arrangements may be court-ordered, but that doesn't mean they can't be changed. It's not uncommon for people to go back to court to have their custody arrangements modified. If your current arrangements are no longer working, it's time to talk to an attorney about having the orders modified. Not sure that your current conditions will allow for a modification? Here are three situations that might require a modification.

One of You is Moving

If you and your ex remained in the same city after your divorce, the judge probably took your proximity into consideration when determining custody and visitation. If one of you is moving out of state, those arrangements may no longer be viable, especially if you share custody and your child rotates between homes on a weekly basis. In order to accommodate the move, you and your ex will need to have your custody arrangements modified.

Your Ex Has Developed a Problem

If you and your ex share custody, the judge took many things into consideration when making that decision. Some things that were considered could have included living conditions, as well as the health and mental status of you and your ex. If your ex has developed a problem that would interfere with their ability to safely care for your child, you should talk to an attorney about having the orders modified. Some issues that might require a change of custody would include:

• Alcoholism
• Drug abuse
• Anger issues

Your Child Has Requested a Change

Not all custody modifications stem from issues involving the parents. Sometimes custody changes are requested by the child. If your child has reached an age where they're able to choose where they want to live, it might be time to amend the custody agreement. This is particularly true if your child's desire to live with the other parent is causing turmoil in the home. Even if you and your ex agree to the changes, you should still head back to court to have the custody orders amended to show those changes.

If your current custody arrangements are no longer working out, it might be time to have them modified. Before you move forward with any changes, be sure you talk to your attorney.