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Divorce Modifications in Central Texas

A Skilled Divorce Attorney In The Austin And San Antonio Metro Areas

The circumstances of peoples’ lives change constantly. In the context of family law, those changes often make it necessary to file for modifications of child custody, child support, and spousal support arrangements.

If you need to make modifications to your divorce decree, we can help. Attorney Tim Whitten has practiced family law since 1992 and has been Certified as a Family Law Specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Located in Austin, Texas, we represent families from all backgrounds in Central Texas, including the Austin and San Antonio metro areas.

You Can Get a Modification if There Has Been a “Significant Change” Warranting It

A significant change can involve:

In fact, any significant unforeseen life change can trigger a modification. We represent parents who file for modification as well as parents who want to resist orders for modification.

Different Ways of Resolving a Divorce Modification in Central Texas

Most modifications are resolved by filing a motion with the court and engaging in conventional adversarial litigation, although frequently divorce decrees require that the parties mediate their case before engaging in a contested modification hearing. We often handle modifications using collaborative law, divorce mediation, or other forms of dispute resolution.

It can be beneficial to solve your divorce collaboratively, because it frees you from the constraint of following the normal court guidelines. In collaborative settings, people are often able to come up with creative settlements that better fit their unique circumstances.