The Importance of Experienced Legal Counsel When Seeking to Change a Divorce Order
Your divorce is final, but suddenly circumstances have changed. You may want to relocate for career advancement or need to change the terms of custody, visitation or support. Fortunately, in Texas, the terms of your divorce decree are not necessarily set in stone. You can try to amend your agreement with you ex on your own, but an experienced divorce modification lawyer can help maximize your chances of getting the outcome you want.
The Need to Modify an Existing Divorce Judgment
It’s fairly common, in Texas and nationwide, for parties to a divorce decree to make changes to the terms of custody, visitation, support or the distribution of marital property. According to the Pew Research Center, more than half of all divorce decrees are subsequently amended.
How an Experienced Divorce Modification Lawyer Can Help You
Even if it seems like your request for modification is pretty straightforward…even if your ex is willing to agree to the requested changes…you can still benefit from having a proven Texas divorce modification attorney at your side:
- The process can be complex—A knowledgeable lawyer will know what needs to be filed, where it needs to be filed, and what it needs to say. You may act with the best intent, but be unaware of certain requirements of a modification proceeding.
- Your lawyer will know how to handle any contingencies—Often, there are issues that you have not considered. An attorney will have prepared for those situations. The judge may have questions that you cannot answer. Your attorney will know how to respond.
- A lawyer will ensure that you don’t miss any deadlines—Your lawyer will ensure that you don’t let critical time requirements slip by.
- Your lawyer will be your advocate—Even when you’re working cooperatively with your ex spouse, there may be situations where your interests will not be the same as your ex’s. A lawyer will anticipate those issues and be prepared to fully protect your interests.
Contact DTX Family Law for Sound Advice in a Texas Divorce
At DTX Family Law, we built our reputation and practice by focusing on the needs and best interests of our clients. We have an extensive knowledge and understanding of Texas divorce laws and procedures, including any issues related to college funding in a divorce proceeding. We’ll carefully explain your rights and options, as well as your chances of success, so that you can make good decisions for you and your family. Chrysandra is board-certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, an honor earned by less than one of every ten family law attorneys in the state. To schedule an appointment with a proven and effective Texas family lawyer, visit our website or call our offices at 940-566-0606.
Handling Divorce and Family Law Matters throughout Denton and the surrounding communities, including Denton, Collin, Wise, Tarrant and Cooke counties and the municipalities of Keller, Euless, Hurst, Colleyville, Bedford, Crowley, Lake Worth, Benbrook, Haslet, Saginaw, Watauga, Richland Hills, White Settlement, River Oaks, Forest Hill, Kennedale, Westover Hills, Lakeside, Pelican Bay and North Richland Hills