Life changes after divorce, and sometimes, your court orders need to be adjusted as well. When job loss, income increases or custody arrangements become unworkable, you may need to modify existing orders. Skilled modifications attorney Mark C. Roles has over 20 years of experience helping families navigate these complex situations.
At Roles Law, PC, we provide Austin and Round Rock-area families with compassionate legal representation in family law matters. We understand that life circumstances can shift unexpectedly, requiring swift action to update court orders. Our firm focuses entirely on family law, ensuring you receive dedicated attention for your modification request.
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Modifications To Child Support
Texas law allows child support modifications only every two years, making timing crucial when circumstances change. If you or your child’s other parent experiences significant employment or income changes, you must act quickly to ensure these changes are reflected in your support order.
Common reasons for child support modifications include:
- Job loss or unemployment
- Significant income increase or decrease
- Changes in the child’s needs
- Medical expense changes
- Changes in custody arrangements
We help ensure that you file your modification request within the required timeframe and accurately represent both parents’ current financial situations.
Modifications To Child Custody And Visitation
Under Texas law, you can only modify child custody and visitation orders once per year under normal circumstances. However, emergencies like suspected child abuse or neglect allow for immediate modifications outside this timeframe.
Circumstances that may warrant custody modifications include:
- Relocation of one parent
- Changes in work schedules
- Safety concerns
- A child’s changing needs as they age
- Violation of existing custody orders
We help you understand your rights and guide you through emergency modifications when your child’s safety is at stake.
Modifications To Alimony And Maintenance
Spousal support modifications follow similar guidelines to other family law modifications. Courts consider changes in either spouse’s financial circumstances or other significant life changes when reviewing modification requests.
Common reasons for alimony modifications include:
- Job loss or career changes
- Retirement
- Remarriage of the receiving spouse
- Significant income changes
- Health issues affecting earning capacity
Texas courts require substantial changes in circumstances to approve modifications to spousal support.
Can You Modify The Terms Of An Uncontested Divorce?
Yes, you can modify terms from an uncontested divorce when circumstances change significantly. Even though a divorce is uncontested, life changes may require court intervention to update orders. Modifiable aspects of uncontested divorces include child support, custody arrangements, visitation schedules and spousal support.
Modifications for property division typically cannot occur unless there is fraud or other extraordinary circumstances. The modification process requires filing a petition with the court and demonstrating substantial changes in circumstances from those stated in the original decree.
Mark approaches each modification case with careful attention to detail, ensuring all documentation correctly supports your request. This thorough preparation increases your chances of success and helps avoid costly delays in the modification process.
Schedule A Consultation With An Austin Modifications Attorney
Don’t navigate custody modification or support changes alone: contact Roles Law, PC, at 512-838-3053 to discuss your family law matter with an experienced lawyer. Call today or complete our online form to make an informed decision about your legal representation.