My brother divorced 1 yr ago b/c wife found someone else. They decided on equal custody and no one filed child support b/c it was equal custody. Since the divorce my ex sister in law has introduced kids to a couple boyfriends and has even had them sleep over from the very start. Now a yr later my brother finally has a girlfriend and my ex sister in law is furious b/c the kids like her, so she's a bit jealous and insecure. she has filed a change in divorce decree and now wants full custody of kids allowing my brother visitation rights and wants child support too. Her argument is that now that bro has girlfriend she thinks it to be unstable for them to have another woman figure around, yet she's introduced them to several men from the very beginning where as my bro has given them at least a yr before introducing them to anyone. what are the chances of her winning the change in divorce decree? Maybe I am being bias but her argument and intentions seem selfish and hypocritical.How hard is it to change child custody decree in texas?You will need to seek the advice of a good lawyer .
When a couple are divorced , it is expected that both will seek and find new partners .
In the circumstances you desribe your ex sister-in-law would have to make a very good case , justifying her objection to the girlfriend of your brother . You brother too , can site the boyfriends of his ex , who have casualy stayed over . The ex wife would have to show maltreatment of the children by the girlfriend , when they stay with their father .
Your brother must document any verifiable evidence in support of his case . If in the original divorce your brother's wife went off with sombody else and since has had several other relationships ; it shows that she is not a very stable and responsible person to be caring for her own children . Your brother needs to build a good case , before any legal action is taken by his ex wife .
I think the chances are that a good judge will not make an order for change . I don't know how old the children are , but often they can be consulted too .
I was divorced in England after lengthy litigation . Two of my children were in their teens by that time . The court social worker interviewed the all and recommended that I have custody care and control . I left custody open , so the children could decide when they wanted to be with me or with their mother .How hard is it to change child custody decree in texas?I agree with you. Her intentions seem based on her anger and jealousy, not concern for the kids. And I would hope that any sane judge given the evidence on both sides would be able to see this. I think your brother has a better case than her as he as you said gave the kids time to adjust and slowly introduced another woman not just all of a sudden like his ex with the other men in her life. If he gets a compotent judge on the case I wouldnt worry too much about it, if that is his ex wifes only argument, it shouldnt go farHow hard is it to change child custody decree in texas?Generally pairs have child support going, so this would be a special case...I would be able to answer if one or the other was paying child support, but for this I'm not sure, but they DO look at what's been best for the kid, like steady income and all, however, generally the mothers win.
