Houston Child Support Modifications Attorney
Texas Lawyer for Changes to Child Support Orders
Even though a parent made the best possible decisions and was guided by a skilled family law attorney in the original child support agreement, it is likely that circumstances will change as the years pass. These changes in circumstances may constitute grounds to modify child support orders.
At the Law Offices of Barbara Lynch Schnack, P.C., our firm works with custodial and noncustodial parents to establish workable child support agreements. If circumstances have changed in the lives of the parents or in the needs of the children, contact our Houston law offices to schedule an initial consultation. To learn more about our firm, please view our video.
Child Support Modifications in Texas
Though the reasons for seeking child support modifications following divorce or separation vary, the most common reasons are financial. For example:
- A parent paying support may experience a job loss or lessened income and is unable to meet the child support obligations
- A parent paying support may receive a significant pay increase and the parent with child custody may wish to seek additional support for the child(ren)
- A child's needs may dramatically decrease or increase due to age, medical condition or other serious circumstance
If a change has occurred or is anticipated, parents may need to take legal action to ensure that child support orders reflect the current situation.
Modification and Enforcement Actions
A noncustodial parent has a legal obligation to pay child support, and the consequences for nonpayers can be extremely serious. If a person finds that he or she is unable to maintain the level of expected support payments, it is essential to take swift action by working with an experienced child support modifications lawyer.
Petitioning the court for a child support modification is not usually a complicated process. In many cases, proof of the change of income or needs must be presented with appropriate documentation such as bank records and W-2 forms.
Custodial parents may take enforcement actions when a noncustodial parent falls behind in child support payments. At our firm, we help file enforcement actions for custodial parents. We can also help parents named in enforcement actions to negotiate for additional time or other workable solutions.
Contact Us for Assistance With Child Support Modifications
For assistance with child support modifications or other family law challenges, contact the Houston family law offices of Barbara Lynch Schnack, P.C. Call 713.581.1779 to schedule an initial consultation.