Child Custody Modification

Even after a court has issued an order regarding custody and visitation, it is possible in certain circumstances to have the order modified. Before an order can be modified, a party must show that there has been a material and substantial change in circumstances since the rendition of the order and that the change in circumstances justifies a change in the order.

As children grow and mature their needs change. Their relationships with their parents change. Parents also change, finding new employment, new homes, new cities, and even new spouses. Although we hope those changes are all for the good, the unfortunate truth is that far too often they are not.  In some cases a parent may begin to abuse alcohol or drugs, become violent, or place a child in a dangerous situation. An order that was appropriate when it was originally entered may no longer be in the child's best interests. In those instances, the order should be modified, and Texas law allows for such modifications.

Mark Lewis can help if you need to obtain a modification of a child custody and visitation order when changes in the child's or the parent's circumstances warrant it.