
Divorced people often seek post-decree modifications to adjust the amounts they are required to pay for child support or spousal support or to readjust child custody or possession schedule agreements. Reasons for post-decree modifications may include any major change in either person’s situation, including:
• decrease in income of the payor spouse, perhaps due to loss of a job
• increase in income of either spouse
• remarriage of the spouse who receives spousal support or child support
• adoption of a child by a step-parent
or any other circumstance that makes the change in the best interest of the child
Is it Worth It to Pursue a Post-Divorce Modification?
Contact Austin, Texas post-divorce modification attorney David Todd to request a consultation if you are in need of a change in your divorce decree for any reason. At your initial consultation, he will help you determine whether your desired post-decree modification is cost effective. In other words, will it cost more to obtain it than what you will save? And, we will discuss how the change is in the best interest of the child so we can plan how to present the case to the opposing party and, if necessary, the court.
Modifications through Mediation
If you and attorney David Todd decide that your post-divorce modification is worth pursuing, he can advise you regarding how you and your ex-spouse may be able to use mediation to achieve your goals, rather than arguing the case in court. He can help communicate to your ex-spouse the benefits of such an approach. If mediation is an option in your case, any money saved on court costs and attorney’s fees will be available for the family to use for other goals.
Handling the Bureaucracy of the Texas Attorney General’s Office
Attorney David Todd is prepared to put his years of experience as a Texas family law attorney to work for you no matter what your particular circumstances are. When child support is the issue, attorney Todd is experienced at handling the required bureaucracy of the Texas Attorney General’s office efficiently and effectively on your behalf.
Not every family law situation requires a lawyer, but you should protect yourself with quality information before you call an attorney. Learn what steps to take, and what mistakes to avoid, in order to protect your rights. And, if you need an attorney, learn how to select the right one for your case. Read my free "Texas Divorce and Family Law Guide: What You Should Know BEFORE You Call a Lawyer", available on the home page of our web site: www.davidtoddlaw.com.
If you are ready to discuss your case with an attorney, contact us for a confidential consultation.
David Todd, Attorney at Law
The Todd Law Firm, PLLC
812 San Antonio Street, Suite 401
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-472-7799
Fax: 512-472-7798
E-mail: david@davidtoddlaw.com
David Todd practices Family Law serving Austin, Texas, and Central Texas communities including Travis, Williamson, Bastrop, Hays, Caldwell, Blanco, Burnet, Lee, Comal, and Llano counties.
The Todd Law Firm, PLLC
812 San Antonio Street
Suite 401
Austin, Texas 78701
Phone: 512-472-7799
Fax: 512-472-7798
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