Once a Texas divorce is finalized, the terms of the divorce decree generally remain unchanged and Texas courts have the authority to enforce the terms and sanction anyone who does not comply with their divorce decree.
Sometimes, however, a divorce spouse will need or want to change their divorce decree. This could be because they feel the terms are fundamentally unfair or that the law was incorrectly applied, or because their circumstances have changed enough that the original terms of something like child support or child custody no longer makes sense. If this sounds like your current situation, it is important to understand when a divorce decree can be changed.
Which Parts of a Texas Divorce Decree Can Be Changed?
Courts are reluctant to approach certain parts of a divorce decree after the order has been handed down; after all, few people are completely satisfied with the terms of their divorce decree, and endless appeals would needlessly clog up an already stressed court system.
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