Thursday, April 24, 2014

TEXAS Part 46



How do I modify (change) my child support payments in Texas?

Texas law allows a change up or down in the amount of child support when the parents agree to the change, or when circumstances have materially and substantially changed.  For example, a material and substantial change could be a major shift in parenting time where the parent who was paying child support becomes the primary caregiver. Other changes are when a parent gets a better job or loses a job (so long as the unemployment or underemployment is not intentional), becomes ill or recovers from illness, or enters or gets released from prison.  A child’s illness, disability (or recovery from disability), or need for special education may be circumstances warranting a change in the child support amount.

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