North Texas Divorce, Child Custody and Support Lawyer
Modification of Custody and Support Orders When Circumstances Change
- Have your child's medical or education needs changed since the divorce?
- Does your former spouse bring inappropriate people around your child?
- Do you suspect your ex has a drinking or drug problem?
- Has your child's other parent been accused or convicted of a crime?
If your answer to any of these questions is yes, you may have a case for the modification of the orders regarding child custody and support.
Please call the law offices of divorce and family law attorney Jack K. Robinson at 1-866-KNOW-LAW for a free consultation. You can also e-mail Jack Robinson directly.
What is Required for a Modification of Orders?
Modification to orders of custody, support and visitation can be made when there is a material change in the child's needs or the parents' circumstances that makes the original arrangement unfair or unworkable.
Texas courts like to provide some stability in children's lives. They are extremely reluctant to modify a custody or visitation order unless there is a significant benefit to the child and a provable need to make the change.
Modification of court orders is not the same as an appeal. This is not the time to rehash old arguments or to try to reopen any issues that were decided in the divorce. Seeking a modification of orders is appropriate only in cases where altering the arrangement is necessary because of a substantial change in the situation.
To discuss your options for seeking a modification of custody, support or visitation orders, please contact our offices in Heath, Texas, today to receive a free consultation with experienced divorce and family law attorney Jack K. Robinson.
