How to Modify Child Suport | Process in Texas
What is the process to modify child support in Texas?
The process to modify child support in Texas can be simple. If you qualify, you can ask the Attorney General – Child Support Division for review of your order.
What are the requirements or qualifications?
If your circumstances have changed, your order may be eligible for review and modification.
You are eligible to modify your CS Order if:
1. There is a difference or change in the monthly support. The difference must be 20% or $100 from the amount to be awarded. Also, the new amount required must follow the child support guidelines.
2. Three (3) years have passed since the last order.
What does “Material Change in Circumstances” mean?
It means the obligor which is the non-custodial parent’s income has change. It can either increase or decrease significantly (not by few dollars).
If the obligor is legally responsible for more children or the child is living with the non-custodial, then he or she can ask for modification.
