Updating Your 2020 Decree to Match Your 2026 Reality.
We prove "Material and Substantial Change" to lift residency restrictions or adjust custody schedules to fit the current needs of your family.
Updating Your 2020 Decree to Match Your 2026 Reality.
We prove "Material and Substantial Change" to lift residency restrictions or adjust custody schedules to fit the current needs of your family.
Lauren S. Harris can helpFrequently Asked Questions
How can I change the custody order or the parentin plang in my case?
You have to prove to the judge that there has been a material and substantial change in circumstances involving one of the parents or the children, that this change in circumstances is related to the custody change you are seeking, and that the change you seek is in the children's best interest.
What constitutes a "material and substantial change in circumstances?"
A material and substantial change in circumstances is a change that was not anticipated by the existing court order and that has a material impact on the children's best interest. For example, one parent losing a job is not necessarily a material and substantial change in circumstances, but a parent losing a steady place to live, having inadequate food, or living with questionable roommates might be a material and substantial change. A parent re-marrying by itself is not a material and substantial change, but marrying someone who is harmful to the children because of their current behavior might be a material and substantial change in circumstances.
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Why Lauren S. Harris for Modification of Parenting Plan?
Material & Substantial Change
We specialize in documenting the specific changes—such as relocation, job loss, or a child’s maturing needs—required to meet the high legal threshold for modifying a prior Texas court order.
Custody & Residency Updates
When a child’s living situation is no longer in their best interest, we litigate to modify 'Right to Designate Residence' and conservatorship to reflect the current reality of the child's life.
Child Support Recalculation
As incomes fluctuate and the Texas statutory caps change, we ensure your child support orders are adjusted to reflect current financial realities and the state's latest guidelines.
Geographic Restriction Removal
If a career opportunity or family support system requires a move, we help parents navigate the complex process of lifting or maintaining geographic residency restrictions.
Emergency Modifications
If a child is in immediate physical or emotional danger in their current environment, we pursue Extraordinary Relief and temporary orders to stabilize the situation immediately.
Material & Substantial Change
We specialize in documenting the specific changes—such as relocation, job loss, or a child’s maturing needs—required to meet the high legal threshold for modifying a prior Texas court order.
Custody & Residency Updates
When a child’s living situation is no longer in their best interest, we litigate to modify 'Right to Designate Residence' and conservatorship to reflect the current reality of the child's life.
Child Support Recalculation
As incomes fluctuate and the Texas statutory caps change, we ensure your child support orders are adjusted to reflect current financial realities and the state's latest guidelines.
Geographic Restriction Removal
If a career opportunity or family support system requires a move, we help parents navigate the complex process of lifting or maintaining geographic residency restrictions.
Emergency Modifications
If a child is in immediate physical or emotional danger in their current environment, we pursue Extraordinary Relief and temporary orders to stabilize the situation immediately.