Modifications

Austin, Texas, Child Support Modification Lawyers

When your financial circumstances or other things in your life have substantially changed, you may need to consider filing for a modification. Under Texas family law, a modification may be granted if you can show a material change in circumstances since the prior order. This can be due to a loss of or change of job, large increase or decrease in income, health reasons or other reasons that make it extremely difficult or nearly impossible to fulfill the provisions of the initial agreement.

Under Texas law, support orders are eligible for review and modification every three years. Modifications are possible when there has been a substantial change in circumstances of one party (like those enumerated above), or a child's best interests are threatened (i.e. one parent gets incarcerated, or is struggling with addiction issues).

If the time has come for you to consider filing for a modification, or if you are fighting a modification request, Piper & Turner, PLLC stands ready to help you. Attorney James W. Piper is certified as a family law specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Attorney Travis L. Turner joined him in 2006 to continue to build the firm's reputation for providing effective and compassionate legal representation of clients facing complex family law issues. We focus our practice and considerable resources on helping clients in the Austin area and throughout Central Texas. Regardless of the terms of your original divorce decree, we may be able to help.

If your life has changed, it may be time to file a modification petition

Contact us today to discuss how your needs have changed and if you should proceed with a modification or seek an appeal. The attorneys of Piper & Turner, PLLC will handle all aspects of your case and keep you fully informed.