Skip to Content Top
Modifications

Houston Modification Attorneys

Helping You Modify Child Support and Custody Orders

In adjudicating your divorce, a court will decide who retains custody of any minor children, the extent of visitation rights, and amounts for child and spousal support. A judge may make decisions that you do not agree with. It is fair to be frustrated if you are now struggling to keep up with support payments or only get limited windows to visit your children, but you are still legally obligated to accept the court’s decisions.

A court’s decision involving a divorce case is only made under present circumstances and with the evidence available at the time. Because life can rapidly and dramatically change, different circumstances might make a court’s initial decision untenable. In these circumstances, a court can be persuaded to issue a post-judgment modification to child and/or spousal support orders.

Our Houston modification lawyers at Myers & Associates, PLLC can give you the legal guidance you need to effectively pursue a modification of child support, spousal support, or visitation rights. Founding attorney Susan Myres is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has over 3 decades of experience navigating divorce matters. Our firm leverages this knowledge to help our clients get the modifications they need and deserve.

If you believe you need a modification to a child or spousal support order, we want to help. Call (713) 322-9810 or contact us online to discuss your case.

What Qualifies as a Significant Change in Circumstance?

In order for any request for modification to be successful, you will need to demonstrate that the family involved has experienced a significant change in circumstances. It is important to understand that modifications are not equivalent to appeals: You cannot merely simply a modification because you believe an initial decision was unreasonable or unfair.

What counts as a significant change in circumstances will depend on the type of modification you are requesting. What may qualify for a visitation rights modification might not also apply for a child support modification, for example. Our team can assess your situation, review the facts, and advise whether a modification request is viable.

In many situations, the following may be recognized as a significant change in circumstances:

  • The loss of a job or significant loss of income limits a parent’s ability to care for the child or pay support
  • A severe injury or ongoing health issue prevents one parent from adequately caring for the child
  • A planned move out of state makes current visitation protocols untenable
  • A parent gets remarried
  • A parent gets a new, higher paying job or a substantial infusion of income or lucrative assets
  • A parent exhibits physically or emotionally abusive behavior or otherwise creates an unsafe environment for a child
  • A parent abuses drugs and alcohol
  • The child experiences a substantial change in material needs

Even if both parents agree that a modification is necessary, a formal agreement from a court is still required. Our Houston modification attorneys can help you navigate this process and vigorously advocate on your behalf if there is resistance to the requested adjustment.

Continue Reading Read Less

Why Choose Our Team?

Invested. Committed. Determined.
  • Support Network of Experienced Professionals
    We work with a national and international network to help provide industry-leading support during and after your case, ranging from forensic accountants to specialized counseling coaches.
  • Collaborative, Team-Based Approach
    When you work with any of our attorneys, you get the experience, knowledge, and support of our entire team. We're all by your side.
  • Experienced In & Out of the Courtroom
    We will do our best to achieve an amicable settlement out of court. If additional litigation is needed, we are right there ready to go.
  • Fully Invested in Your Case
    We care about the outcome and well-being of your family as much as you do. We will do everything to protect your best interests.

Get the Support You Need

Navigating changes to child and spousal support can be extremely stressful, especially if an existing order is causing you financial or emotional distress. Our Houston modification lawyers at Myres & Associates, PLLC can give you guidance in whether your situation warrants a modification can request and serve as your advocate through each step of the process. We are compassionate to the difficult situations many parents find themselves in and will do everything possible to deliver the results you deserve.

Schedule an initial consultation with our team to learn more about how we can help you pursue a modification to your support order, custody order, or visitation rights. Call (713) 322-9810 or contact us online today.

Contact Us Today

Schedule Your Consultation

By clicking 'Send' you understand that no attorney-client relationship will be formed by sending an e-mail and that you should not transmit confidential information. If you are contacting us about potential representation, please limit the initial message to your name, the names of the other persons or entities involved, and a brief description of the type of case or matter. By clicking 'Send' you further agree that our review of any information you transmit to us will not preclude our firm from representing a party directly adverse to you and from using this information, even if the information is confidential.

  • Please enter your first name.
  • Please enter your last name.
  • Please enter your phone number.
    This isn't a valid phone number.
  • Please enter your email address.
    This isn't a valid email address.
  • Please make a selection.
  • Please make a selection.
  • Please enter a message.
  • By submitting, you agree to receive text messages from Myres & Associates at the number provided, including those related to your inquiry, follow-ups, and review requests, via automated technology. Consent is not a condition of purchase. Msg & data rates may apply. Msg frequency may vary. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for assistance. Acceptable Use Policy