Can joint managing conservatorship be changed to sole managing conservatorship or vice versa?
Yes. A court can replace one parent as sole managing conservator or switch from a sole managing conservator to joint managing conservators. To make such a change, the court would have to find that the circumstances of the child or a parent have materially and substantially changed and that such a change would be a positive improvement for the child. To change a sole managing conservatorship within one year of an order requires a showing that the childs present environment may endanger the childs physical health or may significantly impair the childs emotional development. When you have questions about divorce, contact the family law firm that understands. If you reside within Galveston, Harris or a surrounding County, including the cities of Alvin, Baytown, Bellaire, Clear Lake, Deer Park, Friendswood, Houston, Humble, Katy, La Porte, League City, Pasadena, Pearland, Spring, Sugar Land, Texas City, The Woodlands, Webster and West University Place, you need the help of an experienced fa
