Allen, Texas, Enforcement and Modification Lawyers
Children's needs and parents' circumstances change over time. Often times, parents find it necessary to modify their existing custody agreement to better meet the needs of their children.
Experienced Enforcement and Modification Legal Services
Modification of Custody
Conservatorship (custody), child support, and possession of and access to a child may be modified by the court. Conservatorship or possession and access to a child may be modified if modification is in the best interest of the child, and (1) the circumstances of the child, conservator, or other party affected by the order have materially and substantially changed, (2) the child is at least 12 years of age and has filed with the courting writing the name of the person who is the child's preference to have the exclusive right to designate the primary residence of the child, or (3) the conservator who has the exclusive right to designate the primary residence of the child has voluntarily relinquished the primary care and possession of the child At all times, modification must be in the best interest of the child.
Modification of Child Support
Child support may be modified if (1) the circumstances of the child or person affected by the child support order have materially and substantially changed, or (2) it has been three years since the order was rendered or last modified and the monthly amount of support under the orders differs by either 20% or $100 from the amount that would be awarded in accordance with the child support guidelines. An order of joint conservatorship, in and of itself, does not constitute grounds for modifying a support order. A change in lifestyle for the party receiving support does not warrant an increase in child support. Moreover, the net resources of a new spouse has no affect on child support.
Enforcement of Orders
A motion for enforcement may be filed to enforce a final order for conservatorship, child support, possession of or access to a child, or other provisions of a final order. Enforcement orders may be enforced by contempt, including an award of attorney's fees or commitment in jail. If are not receiving court ordered child support, or if you have been wrongly accused of not meeting your court ordered obligations, we can help you through the legal process.
Changes to support and visitation agreements and procedures to enforce existing agreements can be properly handled and executed by an experienced family law attorney. At Mack Law Office, our attorneys have helped families throughout the State of Texas modify and enforce their child and spousal support agreements. In addition to enforcement and modification issues, we can handle your full child custody/visitation and spousal/child support issues with compassion, dedication and skill.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding modification and enforcement, please call us for committed and effective legal services. We offer weekday and evening appointments and accept credit cards. Contact us at 469-519-1020.
