Tex. Fam. Code Section 156.408
Modification of Support Order Rendered by Another State


(a)

Unless both parties and the child reside in this state, a court of this state may modify an order of child support rendered by an appropriate tribunal of another state only as provided by Chapter 159 (Uniform Interstate Family Support Act).

(b)

If both parties and the child reside in this state, a court of this state may modify an order of child support rendered by an appropriate tribunal of another state after registration of the order as provided by Chapter 159 (Uniform Interstate Family Support Act).
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1023, Sec. 13, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.

Source: Section 156.408 — Modification of Support Order Rendered by Another State, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.­156.­htm#156.­408 (accessed May 25, 2024).

Accessed:
May 25, 2024

§ 156.408’s source at texas​.gov