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4 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 36 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Visikides v. Derr.

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1 Visikides v. Derr Anchor
vactapp · 1986
green “whether a change of circumstances exists is a factual finding that will not be disturbed on appeal if the finding is supported by credible evidence.” 16
2 Keel v. Keel
va · 1983
green “first, has there been a change in circumstances since the most recent custody award; second, would a change in custody be in the best interests of the children.” 8
3 Keel v. Keel
va · 1983
green “the test for modifying custody . . . has two prongs: first, has there been a change in circumstances since the most recent custody award; second, would a change in custody be in the best interests of the children.” 7
4 Hughes v. Gentry
vactapp · 1994
green “the parent seeking to obtain a transfer of custody bears the burden to show a change in circumstances following the most recent custody award.” 5

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