What to do if we have done everything out of court 50/50 with our son but I want to change things in my son’s best interests?

What to do if we have done everything out of court 50/50 with our son but I want to change things in my son’s best interests?

I have recently found out his father is smoking pot in front of our 3.5 year old. Is sharing a room at his parents house with himself his girlfriend and our son. Our son has always been on my benefits because his father doesn’t want him on his to receive less on his paychecks. I no longer believe 50/50 is good for my son’s situation at his dad’s house. Also, because of lack of splitting medical bills down the middle, I want to claim him every year instead of doing alternate which we originally agreed to. Obviously his dad disagrees but I want what’s best for my child. I’m wondering if it would be possible to change what we have been doing considering the circumstances?

Asked on December 18, 2012 under Family Law, California

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