Spending time with your children is one of the most important things you can do every day. Children look forward to their visitation with their non-custodial parent, and parents rely on having that time with their children. Parents should be very thoughtful when seeking visitation modification, so as not to do more damage to the child involved. More importantly, parents should not seek to change a visitation schedule to punish the other parent or the child.
Sometimes modification is necessary, however. In those cases, our Texas family lawyers can help you create a visitation schedule that works best for your family.
Houston Visitation Modification Attorneys
Our Houston Family Law attorneys are dedicated to resolving your family’s modification requests in the most congenial and positive way possible. If you’re a resident of Houston or the surrounding area of Harris, Montgomery, Fort Bend, Waller, Washington, and Grimes counties and have questions concerning child visitation modification in Texas, contact one of our attorneys to set up a free consultation to discuss the details of your case.
Grounds for Modification
Courts will modify a visitation arrangement if the modification is in the best interest of the child AND circumstances have materially and substantially changed.
Examples of material and substantial change might include:
- A change in a non-custodial parent’s employment schedule, which makes the previous schedule unworkable
- A non-custodial parent’s drug or alcohol abuse, which presents a danger to the child and warrants supervised visitation
- Conviction or deferred adjudication for child abuse or family violence
You should discuss all of the circumstances in your case, including any changes in location or lifestyle, to your attorney, who can help you determine whether those changes are material and significant.
Military Families
Military families often face unique concerns about what happens if a parent deploys. Texas law addresses these situations.
Should a custodial parent face deployment, they can request a court for a temporary custody order. They can assign custody to the other parent, a person they choose, or one the court selects. This order expires once the custodial parent returns. If a non-custodial parent receives custody temporarily, the custodial parent can appoint someone else (like a spouse) for child visitation during their deployment.
In cases where a non-custodial parent deploys, they can nominate someone for child visitation during their absence, pending court approval. Upon return, the non-custodial parent resumes their visitation rights.
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Bryan Fagan, a native of Atascocita, Texas, is a dedicated family law attorney inspired by John Grisham’s “The Pelican Brief.” He is the first lawyer in his family, which includes two adopted brothers. Bryan’s commitment to family is personal and professional; he cared for his grandmother with Alzheimer’s while completing his degree and attended the South Texas College of Law at night.
Married with three children, Bryan’s personal experiences enrich his understanding of family dynamics, which is central to his legal practice. He specializes in family law, offering innovative and efficient legal services. A certified member of the College of the State Bar of Texas, Bryan is part of an elite group of legal professionals committed to ongoing education and high-level expertise.
His legal practice covers divorce, custody disputes, property disputes, adoption, paternity, and mediation. Bryan is also experienced in drafting marital property agreements. He leads a team dedicated to complex family law cases and protecting families from false CPS allegations.
Based in Houston, Bryan is active in the Houston Family Law Sector of the Houston Bar Association and various family law groups in Texas. His deep understanding of family values and his professional dedication make him a compassionate advocate for families navigating Texas family law.
