A response and brief to an opposed motion must be filed within 21 days from the date the motion is filed. Time for Reply Briefs. Unless otherwise directed by the presiding judge, a party who has filed an opposed motion may file a reply brief within 14 days from the date the response is filed. No Oral Argument.
You will need to go back to the court where your order was issued and file modification forms. There will probably be a new hearing on the issue. You may also want to consult with an attorney to see if filing for a modification is appropriate under the circumstances of your case.
Rule 502.7 - Amending and Clarifying Pleadings (a)Amending Pleadings. A party may withdraw something from or add something to a pleading, as long as the amended pleading is filed and served as provided by Rule 501.4 not less than 7 days before trial.
A petitioner may change their Petition by amending it. Prior to the Response being filed by the other party, they may do so freely. After a Response is filed, they must get leave of Court to amend their Petition.
If you want to file a motion, the process is generally something like this: You write your motion. You file your motion with the court clerk. The court clerk inserts the date and time your motion will be heard by the judge. You “serve” (mail) your motion to the other side.
Is there a deadline for filing an amended petition? Generally, a person can file an amended petition up to seven days before their hearing, unless a judge has stated otherwise.
Motion to Amend Petition You may change your petition before trial by filing a changed petition with the court clerk. This is commonly known as amending a petition. This is done to add or take away something that has been put in the previous petition to the court.
In Texas, you can amend your original divorce petition up to 7 days before trial. A motion requesting permission is generally NOT needed under Texas Law. As in all cases of this type, you would be highly advised to sit down with a lawyer and discuss the issues in your case. Good luck!