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How Can Child Support Orders Be Modified? <\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Modifying child support in Texas can be complicated, as you can only change child support orders<\/a> by entering a new court order. Informal agreements between the parties are not effective to change the amount of court-ordered child support. Therefore, while you and the other party may agree to a change in the amount of child support to be paid, unless the agreed-to amount is recited in a new order signed by the court, the party obligated to pay the support could be required to pay the original amount ordered by the court if a dispute arises and could also be held in contempt of court and jailed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Do You Need an Attorney to Modify Child Support in Texas?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Yes. When you\u2019re modifying child support, your attorney can guide you through the process of getting a new court order. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you and the other party are unable to agree to a change in the amount of child support to be paid, then an experienced and knowledgeable family law attorney can help you settle the issue in court.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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When Can a Child Support Order Be Modified? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It is possible to modify child support in Texas under two broad conditions. You can modify a child support order in Texas if either one of these conditions is true:<\/p>\n\n\n\n