Child custody arrangements aren’t always permanent. Children grow, and family circumstances change, requiring adjustments to existing custody orders. This means petitioning the court to modify the terms of the parenting time order. But seeking a modification isn’t...
Custody Modifications
3 ways positive co-parenting can help ease custody modification
When children and families change, court orders often must be altered as well. Learning how positive co-parenting can help smooth the complex path of a Texas child custody modification is vital. If you are a divorced parent, how can your current relationship with your...
Updating a custody order when a co-parent constantly cancels
A parenting schedule in a custody order determines when children are with each of their parents. Some parents view their parenting time as an option rather than as a right and a responsibility. A parent who already has less time with the children than the primary...
Who decides when a custody order requires a modification?
The terms of a custody order split parental rights and responsibilities between two adults who live separately. They have to follow a specific schedule and share decision-making responsibility in most cases. Some families have relatively balanced shared custody...
When family courts may deny custody modification requests
Child custody agreements are legally binding arrangements that determine parental rights and responsibilities. However, co-parents’ life circumstances may shift over time, and one of the parents may eventually want to alter their custody order. Generally, Texas courts...
Is a modification necessary before a move while sharing custody?
Parents in Texas usually have a custody order in place shortly after one spouse files for divorce or unmarried parents decide that their romantic relationship is over. Both parents have to follow the schedule outlined in the custody order and communicate with each...
When might your family need custody modifications?
When it comes to child custody arrangements, the courts understand that change is a natural part of life. That’s why they provide a legal mechanism for modifying existing custody orders. Knowing when and why your family might need a custody modification can be...
4 parenting plan questions to ask when kids go back to school
It's back-to-school season and many parents have smiles on their faces as they send their kids back – you, however, may be having a difficult time with the new schedule. School affects many people who have child custody agreements. School can get in the way of the...
2 actions that can hurt your chances of moving with the kids
After a difficult break-up or lengthy divorce, you are ready for a fresh start. While you share parenting time with your ex, you are the one with primary responsibility for the kids. You are ready to move, heading back home to Oklahoma or to New Mexico for a new job...
Don’t let these mistakes spoil your co-parenting relationship
Divorce is a highly sensitive topic and the procedure can take its toll on all parties. Disputes over property division and child custody can push parents to their limits. Fortunately, many former spouses are able to form a healthy co-parenting relationship...