Q: If I agreed to assume all transportation costs for visitation, can I amend this to have my ex share costs with me?
I am the non-custodial parent. I moved to Texas for a job following our divorce. I previously agreed to assume all travel costs, however I was not able to afford representation at the time. What are my chances of successfully amending this and having it upheld by a judge if necessary?
A: You can go back to court and seek an amendment of the current order anytime there is a material change in circumstances. The problem you are going to have is proving that something material has occurred that no longer makes it feasible for you to pay transportation costs. Short of a job loss or an extreme change in either her income or yours you are going to have a real hard time meeting this burden. If there are a number of things you want to change that are supported by a material change you may wish to hire an attorney and file a petition with a list of everything you would like changed and perhaps a deal can be worked out. I would consult an Alabama attorney with the more specific facts related to your case to get a better reasoned opinion rather than a generality.
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