Round Rock Child Custody Modification Lawyer

What Are Potential Reasons to Modify a Child Custody Arrangement?

With the help of a Round Rock lawyer, changing the terms of a conservatorship or standard possession order is an available option to parents or guardians, according to Texas Family Code § 156.101. Under a court’s authority, you may modify a child custody arrangement only when it is in the best interest of the children and life circumstances that affect them have materially and substantially changed. Potential changes that could justify a modification may include:

A parent changing jobs or their work schedule

Changes in children’s education, medical care, or other needs

Moving to a new place, nearby or far away from their other parent

Changes in the health or ability of a parent to safely care for children

A child over the age of 12 expressing a different preference for their primary care

Modification to a child custody order may also arise in more serious situations, including child abuse, domestic violence, active military duty, or death. Texas Family Code §156.107 also allows courts to modify a standard possession order in cases where it finds a parent repeatedly in contempt of denying or attempting to deny the other parent’s access to the child.

Modifying the Terms of a Standard Possession Order

Our Round Rock attorneys would begin the process of helping you pursue a child custody modification with an initial consultation, which allows us to understand your concerns and goals. We could review the current terms of your standard possession order, the issues you would like a modification to address, and the legal basis for making that claim in court.

The initial stages of a modification proceeding may also require the gathering of information and evidence to support the need for a change of the terms. We could help you collect the documentation available to support the claim, including communications, health care records, photos, and testimony from the involved parties. Then, we could help you file a petition in court and give notice to other parties whose rights the modification order would affect.

Finalizing a child custody modification order may take some time due to scheduling issues and the court’s review process. We understand that a faster solution may be necessary for your family and in the best interest of your child’s health and safety. In these cases, we could also pursue a temporary custody order until the court can issue a permanent order to modify the arrangement.

Modifying the terms of your child’s custody is an important legal option to consider when your current arrangement is not working. Kimbrough Legal, PLLC, is here to give you the support and counsel you need to navigate your case with confidence. Contact our office today to schedule a consultation with one of our Round Rock child custody modification lawyers.