Today, most courts agree that it is in the best interests of children if both parents play a significant role in their upbringing and development. As a result, joint custody is becoming an increasingly popular option for U.S. custody courts. There are many different variations on the basic joint custody arrangement, and in most instances, custody courts grant divorcing parents a great deal of latitude when it comes to devising their own visitation arrangements. However, after the final custody decree has been enacted, it can be difficult to request official changes to the joint custody agreement. In fact, many states have laws in place designed to dissuade parents from making multiple change requests. Still, in specific circumstances, the court may entertain a parent