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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.

stamped copy of your Petition to Modify the ParentChild Relationship and a blank Respondent's Original Answer form OR a blank Waiver of Service Only form, and. a completed Order Modifying the ParentChild Relationship form with completed order forms regarding the issues you want changed attached.

Get a copy of your court order and read it. If you do not have a copy, you can get one from the district clerk's office in the county where the order was made.

In Texas, a request for an emergency custody order can be made at any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If a child is in immediate danger, the requesting party can go directly to a local law enforcement agency, who will assist in obtaining an emergency order.

In the courts eyes, determining an unfit parent include: A history of drugs or alcohol. Sexual offenses. Emotional abuse. Unfit living conditions. Unstable environments. A history of family violence, however, is intolerable and almost always deems a parent unfit.

Child support orders can be modified through a court hearing or through the CSRP (child support review process). The CSRP is typically faster than scheduling a court hearing and it works best when both parents can agree on the order.