Northwest Houston Attorney Helping Parents Obtain Child Custody Modifications in Harris County and Montgomery County*
Your Legal Resource for Petitions to Change Custody
After an initial child custody order has been established, the terms of that order must be followed. However, over the course of childhood, circumstances do change. When there has been a substantial change in circumstances, parents can ask the courts to modify the child custody papers.
There are a number situations in which you may need to modify your child custody order, such as:
- A child expresses a desire to live with the other parent
- The parents have shared child custody (joint managing conservatorship), but one parent has become demonstrably unfit due to substance addiction, child abuse, or other issues
- One parent has sole custody (sole managing conservatorship) because the other parent was determined to be unfit, but that parent has overcome his or her problems and would like to take on a major role in the children's lives
There are a great many factors that go into a court's decision in modifying custody. Ultimately, the court is charged with making a decision that is in the best interest of the child. This can be a very lengthy, involved process. The courts have the option to involve psychologists, an attorney may be appointed to represent the child, therapy may be ordered - in other words, it is not a decision that a court makes without a thorough investigation into what is best for your child.
At the Law Offices of Holli M. Palmer, we provide compassionate, effective guidance to parents seeking child custody modifications or involved in custody battles. We will take the time to get to know you, your goals and your family and advocate for you in negotiation or in court.
Whether you are seeking a change in your custody order or need to respond to a petition from the other parent, we will make it our goal to protect your parental rights and the best interests of your children.
Houston family lawyer Holli M. Palmer and our legal team are well versed in the standards and requirements for post-divorce modifications of child custody and visitation orders. We have helped parents reach positive outcomes when a child is endangered or suffering, including situations in which Child Protective Services is involved.
We can help you deal with any challenge, such as parental relocation, when one parent needs to move away. We can negotiate or advocate in court for a modified visitation order (standard possession order) in order to maintain a strong parent-child relationship. We also handle child support modification and child support enforcement.
Contact a Lawyer About Child Custody Modifications
If you need a change in custody or are involved in a child custody dispute, contact us at the Law Offices of Holli M. Palmer in Houston, Texas, for a low-cost initial consultation. We can review your case and help you understand your rights and options.
* Although our primary practice areas are Harris County and Montgomery County, we do represent clients across the State of Texas in custody cases.
