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Child Custody & Support

Information on Texas laws that govern child support and child custody.

Modifying a SAPCR

If you would like to change a child support or custody order that resulted from a SAPCR, you will need to file with the court for a modification. The links below explain the process and provide forms for filing or responding to a modification suit.

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Understanding the Law

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Responding to a Modification Suit

If the other parent is requesting a change to the custody or support order, they will need to file a petition for modification as described above. If this happens, you will need to respond to the suit. The links below explain this process.

Understanding the Law

Forms

Note The library cannot tell you what the law means for your situation.

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