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The amount of the filing fee will vary depending on the county in which the case is filed, but it can range anywhere from $250 to $500 or more. Additionally, some courts may require a separate fee for a parenting class or other educational programs, which can add to the cost of filing for custody.

What Age Does a Child Have a Say in Custody? Although children cannot officially decide which parent they want to live with until they are 18 years old, Texas law does allow children that are 12 or older to have a say in where they'd like to live, but ultimately a judge will make the final decision.

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.

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.

Complete the following forms to open a suit: Petition in Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship. Civil Case Information Sheet. Out-of-State Party Declaration (if you or one of the respondents lives outside of Texas) Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs (if you cannot pay the filing fee)

To begin filing for custody of a child in Texas, you must complete and file the appropriate court documents. These documents typically include a petition for custody, a temporary order (if necessary), and any other supporting documents required for your case.