Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

In the decree it was agreed upon that there would be no monies exchanged for child support. I as father was an at home dad w no income and concessions were made that she allowed to relocate and retain her retirement and we both joint managing conservator.. The portion of the decree stating can be reviewed after 6 months was crossed out as we agreed this to be final. After my filing a motion to enforce visitation being denied me she countered w petition to modify and now seeking minimum support. Stated in decree that she provide health ins. through employer and required to obtain private ins. if other not available. Ex voluntarily changed jobs and now is paying for private ins.

Question: Are the agreed terms mentioned reviewable since she agreed them to be final.

Question: She also requesting that Petitioner (her) have exclusive right to establish childrens primary residence despite geographic location and to name joint managing conservator as co parent. ( currently limited to 3 counties)

I have been informed by my daughter that they will all be moving aboard boyfriends sailboat at end of school year with plan to relocate to central america.


Asked on 1/26/12, 10:30 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn Mark D. Dunn

You can't put an enforceable "no changes will be made to this order" clause in your decree (regarding children and custody and support). Your lawyers should have told you this. You don't know what's going to happen in the future.

I understood your first question, but your second question isn't a question.

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Answered on 1/27/12, 5:58 am


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