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Custody, Visitation, or Support Modification Response Toolkit
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Free answer and counter-petition forms for responding when another person asks a Texas court to change an existing custody, visitation, child-support, or medical-support order.
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How to get help
Review the modification petition and citation, calculate the answer deadline, complete and file the answer and any appropriate counter-petition, give required copies or notice, and participate in later hearings and case steps. Seek advice for contested custody or support issues.
Who this service helps
For a respondent served with or otherwise participating in a Texas modification case concerning an existing parent-child order. The appropriate response depends on whether the person only opposes the requested change or also seeks affirmative changes through a counter-petition.
Where this service is available
Service area: People handling eligible Texas legal matters, including residents and court users in Central Texas.
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Cost / fees
The guide and forms are free. Counter-petition filing, service, copying, court, and legal-assistance costs may apply; eligible filers may request a fee waiver.
About this service
The guide covers response deadlines, the original answer, waiver and notice issues, a counter-petition to request different changes, filing, service on other parties, fee waivers, and continued participation in the contested case.
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