Gordon v. Gordon

MARTIN (Robert M.), Judge.

Plaintiff contends that the trial court erred in entering the order modifying a previous custody order without a finding of substantial change in circumstance affecting the welfare of the child. This contention has merit.

G.S. § 5043.7(a) provides that an order of a court of this State providing for the custody of a minor child may be modified upon a showing of changed circumstances. “However, the party moving for modification of a custody order has the burden of showing that there has been a substantial change of circum stances affecting the welfare of the child.”…