When is a change of venue beneficial for winning a custody battle?

Answer by  patti (29325)

Custody battle venues are not changed. A change of venue is afforded a criminal case that seat an acceptable jury because of sensational media coverage.

Answer by  patti (29325)

A change in the location of a trial is requested when a high profile, highly publicized case might result in prejudice against one of the parties because it would be difficult to seat a jury. It is highly unlikely that a custody case would require consideration for a change of venue.

Answer by  kither04 (28)

Each parent will try their best to "win" their child over to gain full custody. Sometimes that means calling in favors from people who "know" other people down the line. When you suspect the other parent has tainted the case with a bribe a change in venue is in order.

Answer by  tamarawilhite (17883)

A change of venue can save money in a court fight when the parent doesn't have to travel far to attend hearings. It can help the case if the local courts are following a buddy system, where the other parent's attorney is friends with the judge and thus ruling based on this favoritism.

Answer by  lauraa (83)

The most likely time that it would be a good idea to change the venue of a court hearing for a custody battle is when the judge or someone in the court clerk office is friends with or has personal knowledge of either part of the battle.

Answer by  Dean (4035)

A venue change only applies to high profile criminal proceedings where media coverage may make it impossible to assemble a neutral jury.

Answer by  John (9008)

It makes the biggest difference when the new judge or applicable laws would more favor your side. Only a lawyer can really know for sure, though.

Answer by  vkcopper (358)

The person who was given physical and legal custody has moved from one jurisdiction to another and the other person is seeking to change the previous court order. The court must decide the best interest of the child, if a written agreement cannot be reached. The person requesting change must show to the court what are the new circumstances.