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For most parents obtaining a new order that modifies your support may take at least 6 months. Please review the modification steps below and quickly respond to any requested information from our office to help speed up the process.
Should both parties come to an agreement for a modification of any terms in the divorce decree, they can file a petition with the court that will be viewed as a legally acceptable means to change terms and conditions issued as part of their original agreement or court order.
A change of circumstances refers to the showing required by a party seeking to modify a prior child support, spousal support, or custody order. Generally, the change in circumstances must be substantial in nature and due to facts that were unknown or unanticipated when the prior order was issued.
The question is: can you vary or amend your divorce order? "The short answer is yes, you can, under certain conditions," says attorney Simon Dippenaar. "Most amendments concern childcare and contact - custody and access or visitation rights - and changes to your property settlement.
If both parents agree that there is a need to modify the order, all that needs to be done is to submit a proposed custody order reflecting the changes to the court. The court will then review the modification and approve it in most cases. Once the order has been approved, it becomes legally enforceable.
A party can file to modify a decree as early as a year after the decree is finalized. Texas family law generally favors granting modifications when a substantial change has occurred for either a spouse/partner or child involved in the decree.
To lower your child support in Texas, you must get the prior order modified. Child support orders are modifiable through a court hearing or through the CSRP (child support review process). The CSRP is typically faster than a court hearing and is preferable where both parents agree to get the child support reduced.
A divorce order can only be changed if you apply to court by means of a formal court application to change it.
Modifications can be requested at any time after the divorce is finalized. If both parties agree to the appeal or modification, we charge $600 to $800 to file the necessary paperwork for you and there is a filing fee as well.
One of the most common questions we are asked regarding child support modification in Texas is, When can you modify a child support order in Texas? Child support in Texas can be modified either every three years or when there has been a material and substantial change in circumstances.
