Houston Child Custody Modification Lawyer
Texas family law courts allow modification of child custody when there is a material and substantial change in circumstances. If your child custody arrangement no longer fits the life you live now, it may be possible to modify it.
At the Law Offices of Barbara Lynch Schnack, P.C., we take a practical approach to child custody modification cases. We offer honest advice and give a realistic assessment of your situation and your prospects of modifying your decree. Contact our Houston law office to schedule an initial consultation.
Change in Circumstances Warranting a Modification
In order for a child custody modification to be granted, the party requesting a modification has the burden of proof of showing a substantial change in circumstances since the original decree. Circumstances that may constitute a modification include:
- Change in employment of one parent that affects his or her schedule
- Drug or alcohol abuse by one parent
- Change in behavior of one parent that can negatively affect the child
- Child abuse or neglect
- Out-of-state parental relocation
In every modification case, we must keep the best interests of the child foremost. In order to help clients change custody arrangements to benefit the child, we work with counselors and psychologists to provide professional assessments of a family's circumstances. We will go to great lengths to support your modification request.
In addition to handling child custody modifications, we represent parties in modifications of child support and visitation.
An Honest, Cost-Effective Approach
Child custody modifications can be complex matters. They can also be very costly, both financially and emotionally and should not be entered into without careful consideration. Attorney Barbara Schnack has been handling modification cases since 1994, and is experienced at evaluating a parent's chances of obtaining a modification. In order to save clients time and money, she gives an honest assessment of their case. If she doesn't believe a client has a chance of winning, she will not encourage an unnecessary legal proceeding.
We Want to Hear About Your Case
If you are looking for honest, practical representation in a child custody modification case, contact our Houston office today. Call 713.581.1779 to schedule your initial consultation.
