N.D. Cent. Code § 14-09.4-14: Modification of custody or visitation

1.On motion, and subject to subsections 3 and 4, the court may modify a final custody or visitation order under section 14-09.4-13 on a showing by a preponderance of the evidence that:

a.A substantial and continuing change in circumstance has occurred relevant to the custody of or visitation with the child; and

b.Modification is in the best interest of the child.

2.Except as otherwise provided in subsections 3 and 4, if a nonparent has rebutted the presumption under section 14-09.4-04 in an initial proceeding, the presumption remains rebutted.

3.If a motion is filed to modify an order of visitation under this chapter to obtain an order of custody, the nonparent must rebut the presumption under section 14-09.4-04.

4.On agreement of the parties, the court may modify a custody or visitation order, unless the court finds the agreement is not in the best interest of the child.