§ 5338. Modification of existing order.
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§ 5338. Modification of existing order.
(a)Best interest of the child.-- Upon petition, a court may modify a custody order to serve the best interest of the child.
(b)Applicability.-- Except as provided in 51 Pa.C.S. Ch. 46 (relating to uniform deployed parents custody and visitation), this section shall apply to any custody order entered by a court of this Commonwealth or any other state subject to the jurisdictional requirements set forth in Chapter 54 (relating to uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement).
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(Apr. 12, 2012, P.L.241, No.32, eff. 60 days; Oct. 27, 2025, P.L.131, No.40, eff. 30 days)
2025 Amendment. Act 40 amended subsec. (b).
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