Certainly! Below is an example of a **Legal Notice** intended for presentation in family court. In this case, the notice addresses a **motion for child custody modification**. The legal language is formal, precise, and tailored to the issue at hand.

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### **IN THE [COURT NAME] COURT OF [COUNTY], [STATE]**

**Case No.: [Case Number]**
**Division: [Division, if applicable]**

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**LEGAL NOTICE OF MOTION FOR MODIFICATION OF CHILD CUSTODY**

**Petitioner**: [Petitioner’s Full Name],
[Petitioner’s Address],
[City, State, ZIP Code],
[Phone Number],

**Respondent**: [Respondent’s Full Name],
[Respondent’s Address],
[City, State, ZIP Code],
[Phone Number].

**Minor Child**: [Child’s Full Name], born [Date of Birth].

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### **TO: [Respondent’s Name] AND YOUR ATTORNEY OF RECORD**

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on [Date of Hearing], at [Time of Hearing], or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, the undersigned will bring before the Court the following motion:

### **MOTION FOR MODIFICATION OF CHILD CUSTODY**

**Petitioner’s Request**: The Petitioner, [Petitioner’s Full Name], hereby moves this Court for an order modifying the current child custody arrangement regarding the minor child, [Child’s Full Name], in accordance with the provisions of [State Statute or Family Code Section, e.g., California Family Code Section 3022], which mandates that any decision regarding custody must prioritize the best interests of the child.

The modification is sought based on a significant change in circumstances, including but not limited to:

1. **[Description of First Change in Circumstances]** (e.g., the Respondent’s relocation, changes in employment, etc.).
2. **[Description of Second Change in Circumstances]** (e.g., the Child’s needs, schooling, or health concerns).
3. **[Additional Relevant Changes]**.

The Petitioner believes that these changes significantly affect the child’s well-being and that a modification of custody is in the best interests of the minor child.

### **GROUNDS FOR MODIFICATION**

1. **Best Interests of the Child**: The Petitioner asserts that the existing custody arrangement is no longer in the best interests of the child due to the following changes in circumstances:
a) [Describe why the current arrangement is detrimental to the child].
b) [Explain how the proposed modification better serves the child’s welfare].

2. **Proposed Custody Arrangement**: The Petitioner proposes that the Court modify the current arrangement as follows:
a) **Physical Custody**: [Petitioner’s request regarding physical custody].
b) **Legal Custody**: [Petitioner’s request regarding legal custody and decision-making].
c) **Visitation**: [Petitioner’s request regarding visitation schedule].

### **REQUEST FOR RELIEF**

WHEREFORE, the Petitioner respectfully requests that the Court:

1. Modify the current child custody arrangement in favor of the proposed changes set forth above.
2. Grant the Petitioner sole/primary/shared physical custody of the minor child, [Child’s Full Name].
3. Establish a new visitation schedule for the Respondent.
4. Award any additional relief deemed just and proper by the Court.

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### **CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE**

I, [Petitioner’s Full Name], the undersigned, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of this Legal Notice of Motion for Modification of Child Custody was served on the Respondent, [Respondent’s Full Name], by [method of service, e.g., personal service, mail, etc.], on [Date of Service].

**[Signature of Petitioner or Attorney]**
[Name of Attorney, if applicable]
[Date]

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### **Explanation of Key Terms:**

1. **Motion for Modification**: This section is the core of the legal notice, explaining that the Petitioner is requesting a modification to the existing child custody arrangement.
2. **Change in Circumstances**: Family law courts require that custody orders can only be modified if there has been a significant change in circumstances since the last order was made.
3. **Best Interests of the Child**: This is the legal standard by which the Court evaluates any child custody decision. The motion stresses that the modification is in the child’s best interests.
4. **Proposed Custody Arrangement**: The motion clearly specifies the proposed changes to physical and legal custody, providing a clear framework for the court to consider.

This **Legal Notice** ensures that the request for custody modification is formally presented and follows the legal requirements set forth by family law statutes. The petition is structured to be clear, precise, and grounded in the child’s best interests, which is a primary factor in family law matters.