Children
Child Custody and Child Support Modifications
While signing a divorce and custody settlement may feel like a final, permanent agreement, that’s not always the case. It’s possible that as your children have gotten older, their needs may change. Or, if your ability to earn a living is impaired, your original agreement may not adequately support your family’s lifestyle.
Under Texas law, a parent can modify a child custody or child support order if something has materially and substantially changed since the last court order. These changes are too numerous to list; they can range from the illness of a parent or child, to parental substance abuse, to the loss of income.
Like your original child custody or child support case, the court will consider a wide variety of facts in determining whether or not a modification is in your child’s best interest. Our experienced trial attorneys understand the factors that will sway a court in determining what is in your child’s best interest. We can give you an honest appraisal of your situation and a realistic idea of what to expect.
*This article is not a substitute for the advice of a licensed BurnettTurner attorney.
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