Modifications to Existing Court Orders


Material and Substantial Change
When a divorce or suit affecting the parent-child relationship is finalized, the terms of the order are based on the circumstances that exist at that time. If those circumstances materially and substantially changed, either spouse may request a modification to the order to better accommodate the current circumstances. If there has been a change in income, remarriage, changes in work schedules, or relocation this may be a cause to file a modification.  Other changes can be cause for a modification request. 

Best Interest of the Child
Modifications must be in the child's best interest and the Court is routinely focused on maintaining the child's relationships with both parents. Whether you were divorced years ago, have a support order,  custody order, or paternity order, you can modify the child possession, conservatorship, child support, health insurance obligations,  and other child related provisions. 

Child Support may be modified based upon changes in the obligor's income.  However, the Courts will rarely allow child support to be set at an amount lower that minimum wage, even if the obligor is unemployed.  Call Now to discuss your change in circumstances and to review your options.  972-445-1500.

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