When Court Ordered Shared Custody Doesn't Work

If parents tried to commit to joint parenting but it is not working, and decisions cannot be made, etc. then an application can be made to change the custody arrangements. You would want to show all efforts to communicate, responses (or lack of responses); unreasonable ​behavior etc. If the inability to communicate is particularly effecting the children (ex: unable to participate in activities; attend events; go to counseling, whatever the case may be) this likely will be a concern to a court and may push a judge to make a decision to change custody or set out how decisions will be made. The best interests of the child/ren will always be the most prevalent factor.