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Modification and Enforcement<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

A divorce doesn\u2019t sever ties between former spouses completely, especially when children are involved. If you believe the court orders involved in your case need modifying or enforcing, our lawyers can advise you on what to do next and how to file a petition to modify a divorce decree in Texas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Life rarely stands still for long. Children grow up fast, and their needs develop along the way. If circumstances have changed since the time of the original court order concerning your children, our attorneys can help you assess whether your custody order or child support payments are still reasonable or need to be modified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Might You Revise Original Agreements After a Divorce?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to divorce, not all court orders stand the test of time. Child custody<\/a>, child support<\/a>, and other child-related rulings are not necessarily permanent. When unforeseen events arise that materially and substantially alter the situation, it can become necessary to revisit and revise the original agreement through a motion to modify a divorce decree in Texas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are some factors you cannot control, be it the needs of your growing child, your job situation, or family health. These are common reasons why your current child custody, child support, or spousal agreement may no longer best serve your family\u2019s needs and why you may need to modify a divorce decree in Texas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a common scenario that impacts the parenting schedule: At the time of the divorce, the parents agree to a certain schedule for the children to spend time with both parents. But, years later, the children are older, perhaps one of the parents has remarried, and the circumstances have changed to such a significant degree that the schedule is no longer in the best interest of the children. This situation may require a motion to modify a divorce decree in Texas to rectify it and find a new custody and visitation solution that works better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enforcement of Texas Family Court Orders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is challenging to live your life if your former partner does not satisfy their court-ordered obligations. If your former partner does not comply with the terms of a court order, you may be able to ask the court to enforce it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Circumstances in which you may be able to request enforcement of an order include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n