VIRGINIA Part 77

A “material change in circumstances” may include (but is not limited to):

One parent intentionally keeping the other parent from visiting with the child without good reason;*

Changes in the child’s life, such as special educational needs or health needs;

Negative changes in the life of the parent who has custody, which will impact the welfare of the child; or

Positive changes in the life of the parent without custody, such as remarriage, creation of a stable home environment, and increased ability to provide emotional and financial support for the child.**