Sometimes things change after a Final Decree of Divorce or other Order concerning children has been entered, that require the Decree or Order to be revisited and modified. Changes such as the behavior of the other parent or the desires of the child may justify a change in custody. When a child is twelve years of age, he has the right to tell the Court with whom he would like to reside. While Courts do not always follow the wishes of a child, if the request is well founded the Court will give heavy consideration to that request provided the change is in the best interest of the child. Sometimes a change in the behavior of the custodial parent, or a series of bad decisions on that parents part, can justify a change in custody. Every case is different, and it takes skill and experience in evaluating the totality of circumstances to determine if one has a reasonable chance in changing custody. The Texas Courts will not modify an Order to suit trivial or immaterial changes of circumstances. However, if there has been a material change of circumstances, and it is in the best interest of the child, the Court will modify a custody Order.
Nearly half of Greg Gegenheimer's caseload involves modifying prior Orders. With 34 years of experience, Greg Gegenheimer has developed the subtle skill to evaluate each individual case to determine the likelihood of successfully modifying an Order to suit the new needs of his client.
If you have questions regarding modification of a Final Decree of Divorce or other Order, give Greg Gegenheimer a call today.
"Hoping for the best, does not constitute a plan." Greg Gegenheimer
