DMR.2.4.070 Modification of Custody and Placement Order

(a) The Court may modify an order granting or denying custody or placement rights whenever modification would serve the best interest of the child, but no motion to modify a custody or placement order may be made earlier than one year after its date, unless the Court finds the child's present environment may seriously endanger the child's physical, mental, moral, or emotional health. The Court may appoint a guardian ad litem before considering a contested motion for modification.

(b) Fees of attorneys or lay advocate and costs, including guardian ad litem fees, shall be assessed against a party seeking modification if the Court finds that the modification action is pursued in bad faith and/or constitutes harassment.