Modifications of Conservatorship

Fort Worth-Dallas Modification of Family Law Order Attorney

At the time of divorce, spouses often must resolve issues involving children, including custody (conservatorship in Texas), support, and visitation. In situations when there is not enough elasticity in a divorce decree, however, either parent can later petition for post-decree modification of an order or an agreement to accommodate a change in circumstances.

Our Texas family law attorneys have more than thirty-five years of combined experience. Throughout that time, we have developed relationships with community professionals such as psychologists, mental health specialists, therapists, and parenting coordinators who help us to evaluate and resolve suits for modification. Contact us today for seasoned legal assistance.

Either parent can seek to modify an order for any number of life changes, from job loss or a violent relationship to relocation or a parent's drug problem. Following are other situations that call for order modification:

• New employment/income
  (Parent may seek modification of child support order.)
• Parent remarriage
  (Parent may seek modification of orders to address such issues as summer vacations, overnight stays, holidays.)
• Parent relocation
  (Moving parent may seek a modification of custody order.)
• Parents wish to switch from sole to joint custody
  (Modification for change in primary custody / conservatorship)

In addition to drafting agreements, handling contested modification, and ensuring modifications are in compliance with Texas law, we also offer skilled legal assistance to enforce an existing order.

Contact us today.