Modifications of Family Law Orders
If your situation has changed significantly after the issuance of a family court order, you may have a basis to seek a modification. The family law attorneys at Goldstein & Scopellite, PC, represent clients in a variety of modification proceedings, including:
- Modification of child custody
- Modification of parenting time (visitation schedule)
- Modification of child support
- Move-away disputes (parental relocation)
To speak with a lawyer about the modification of a family law court order, contact Goldstein & Scopellite, PC, in Dallas, Texas.
Visitation and Custody Modifications
Anyone seeking the modification of a custody or visitation order should consult an experienced family law attorney before beginning. A family law attorney can review the facts of your case and help you make an informed decision about how to best proceed.
To obtain a visitation or custody modification, you must demonstrate a substantial change of circumstances since the time of the previous court order. You must also demonstrate that any proposed change is in the best interests of the child.
Move-Away Disputes
In Texas, the court has the authority to restrict a custodial parent from moving to a new state or moving to a location of significant distance that may affect the visitation rights of the non-custodial parent. A custodial parent who wishes to move to a new location must obtain the agreement of the non-custodial parent or permission from the court.
Either side in a move-away dispute should retain an experienced family law attorney. An attorney can help advise you about the types of situations that may warrant a parental relocation. An attorney can guide you through the social study that would be necessary to determine whether relocation would be in the child's best interest, and can advocate on your behalf through negotiation or at a hearing before a judge to protect your rights. Our attorneys represent parents who are seeking to relocate or opposing a relocation.
Contact Goldstein & Scopellite, PC
If you need to speak with an experienced family law attorney about your case, please contact Goldstein & Scopellite, PC, in Dallas, Texas. We may be reached at 214-326-0114. You may also contact us by e-mail.
