Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Child Custody change

My daughter is 13 years old and now wants to come and live with me. Her mother has agreed to let her at the recommendation of a psychologist, but wants to place restrictions on what the papers must say. Can the venue be kept in the county that holds the case if the child moves out of the venue for more than 6 months. I am not asking for child support, however her mother is requesting that if/when she moves back that a court order go directly back into effect to restart me paying child support. Wouldn't this have to go in front of a judge first? So my 3 questions are, 1. After 6 months can't the venue change if the child is in another county for more than 6 months and could this legally be stated in papers not to move it? 2. In order to reinstate child support wouldn't it have to be heard, not just stated in the order. 3. Would a temporary order harm any of these things? What is the best way to pursue this. Currently her mother does not have an attorney. Thank you.


Asked on 5/15/07, 5:14 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

Re: Child Custody change

One of you needs to retain an attorney to prepare a Motion, and Agreed Order to submit to the court. Since both of you are in agreement, it should be a minimal expense, compared to a misunderstanding later on.

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Answered on 5/16/07, 7:44 am


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