Support And Custody Modification Attorney Helping Families Adjust to Life’s Changes
Life rarely stays the same after a divorce or custody agreement. Severn Family Law helps parents navigate modification of court orders when circumstances change.
Our attorney, Jennifer Severn, brings 17 years of experience helping families update custody arrangements while keeping children’s needs at the center.
Why Parents Seek Modification Of Court Orders
Your original custody order made sense at the time. However, months or years later, that arrangement might no longer work. Courts recognize that life evolves. Parents change jobs, relocate or face new challenges. Children grow older, and their needs shift.
Custody modifications allow you to request updates to your custody order when significant changes occur. These modifications can address visitation rights, living arrangements or other provisions that no longer serve your child’s best interests.
Parents request modification of court orders for many valid reasons. These include:
- Job loss or major income changes affecting your ability to provide care
- One parent relocating to a different city or state
- Your child’s evolving needs as they grow older
- Safety concerns about the other parent’s home environment
- A parent’s remarriage or a significant change in living situation
- Repeated violations of the existing custody arrangement
- New work schedules conflicting with current visitation rights
What matters most is whether proposed changes genuinely serve your child’s interests.
The Process For Requesting Modification Cases
Texas courts require proof of material and substantial changes before approving custody modifications. You must show that circumstances have changed significantly since the original order. Courts then evaluate whether your proposed changes benefit your child custody situation.
Strong documentation makes a difference in modification cases. Jennifer’s background includes over a decade as Assistant Attorney General for Child Support and extensive courtroom experience. Severn Family Law serves families throughout Georgetown, Williamson County, Travis County, Burnet County, and Austin.
Can I Modify My Custody Agreement Without Going To Court?
Sometimes. If both parents agree to changes, you can file an agreed modification. The court still must approve it, but the process may move faster and cost less.
Contact Severn Family Law Today
Need to update your custody order? Call 737-977-8151 or use our access form to discuss your situation and explore your options.