Can I cancel a child support case? I have it Michigan but would like to open it in Texas. ...

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Can I cancel a child support case? I have it Michigan but would like to open it in Texas.

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You may be able to transfer

You may be able to transfer your child support case from Michigan to Texas. To transfer the case, you may need to complete a motion to transfer form or obtain a court order approving the transfer. In addition, you will likely need to provide notice to the other parent of your request to transfer the child support case and it may be necessary to appear before a judge to approve the request. In general, Texas obtains jurisdiction over a child once the child lives within the state for six months. A child custody order in Texas should be filed timely with the court. Read http://www.freelegalaid.com/nav/texas/divorce-and-family-law/article/child-support-and-visitation-texas for additional information about child support and visitation in Texas. Discuss transferring your case with an attorney. For more information about Texas Family Law Courts, see http://www.texasbar.com/Content/NavigationMenu/ForThePublic/FreeLegalInformation/FamilyLaw/FamilyLaw.pdf.

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You may be able to transfer

You may be able to transfer your child support case from Michigan to Texas. To transfer the case, you may need to complete a motion to transfer form or obtain a court order approving the transfer. In addition, you will likely need to provide notice to the other parent of your request to transfer the child support case and it may be necessary to appear before a judge to approve the request. In general, Texas obtains jurisdiction over a child once the child lives within the state for six months. A child custody order in Texas should be filed timely with the court. Read http://www.freelegalaid.com/nav/texas/divorce-and-family-law/article/child-support-and-visitation-texas for additional information about child support and visitation in Texas. Discuss transferring your case with an attorney. For more information about Texas Family Law Courts, see http://www.texasbar.com/Content/NavigationMenu/ForThePublic/FreeLegalInformation/FamilyLaw/FamilyLaw.pdf.