Get Exhibit: Out-of-state Party Declaration

It allows for the enforcement of child support orders issued by one state in another state. This means that if the children, an obligor (person who has a child support obligation) or an obligee (person who receives child support) live in Texas, then Texas can enforce your out-of-state child support order.

You must give the other parent (and their lawyer) written notice of your plans to move at least 45 days before the day you plan to move. A parent can only move a certain distance away without the other parent's written agreement that is agreed by the court.

Can I register my out-of-state court order in Texas? Yes. Registering your out-of-state order can be helpful if you want Texas to enforce your out-of-state order.

Checklist Steps Step 1: Get two copies of your court orders. ... Step 2: Determine where in Texas to register the orders. ... Step 3: Prepare the registration letter, orders, and affidavit. ... Step 4: File (turn in) the documents with the court. ... Step 5: Notify the other parties. ... Step 6: The order is confirmed.

Before we discuss further, it's important to note that the parents can legally relocate to any location they wish with no geographic restrictions. Child custody laws in Texas only apply to the children as per the law's relocation clause. Child custody will be transferred to the other parent in this case.

A non-custodial parent in Texas has the right to move out of the state or assigned geographic area; however, the children cannot relocate with them. When the non-custodial parent moves out of state, an update to the visitation schedule will likely be necessary.

How do I change an existing order for custody, visitation, child support, or medical support? You can ask a judge to change a custody, visitation, child support, or medical support order. You must file a petition to modify in the court that has jurisdiction over your child.

You would have to file a petition to register the order and seek modification in your ex's state if you want to do more than enforce the order. If both parents file petitions to modify support, jurisdiction defaults to the state where your children have lived for the last six months.