Tex. Codes » Family Code · TITLE 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · SUBTITLE B. SUITS AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · CHAPTER 156. MODIFICATION
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Tex. Fam. Code § 156.405 (2026)

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Sec. 156.405. CHANGE IN LIFESTYLE. An increase in the needs, standard of living, or lifestyle of the obligee since the rendition of the existing order does not warrant an increase in the obligor's child support obligation.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.

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Cited in 8 cases, 1996–2018 · leading case: In the Interest of J.A.H. & Child., 311 S.W.3d 536 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2009).
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In the Interest of J.A.H. & Child., 311 S.W.3d 536 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2009). “She testified that over a fifteen month period from the date of the divorce, the living expenses for herself and the children increased from $6,500 a month to $12,000 a month.”
Scott v. Younts, 926 S.W.2d 415 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi 1996). “" (now codified at Tex. Fam.Code Ann. § 156.405 (Vernon Supp.”
In re Jah, 311 S.W.3d 536 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2009). “She testified that over a fifteen month period from the date of the divorce, the living expenses for herself and the children increased from $6,500 a month to $12,000 a month.”
in the Interest of K.F., R.F., & T.F., Child., No. 02-18-00187-CV (Tex. App.—Fort Worth Dec. 27, 2018). “) (citing Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 156.405 (West 2014)).”
in the Interest of J.A.H. & M.K.H., Child., No. 08-07-00245-CV (Tex. App.—El Paso Nov. 18, 2009). “She testified that over a fifteen month period from the date of the divorce, the living expenses for herself and the children increased from $6,500 a month to $12,000 a month.”
James Joseph Rooney v. Sandra Rooney, No. 14-10-01007-CV, 2011 WL 3684618 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] Aug. 23, 2011). “2d at 417–18; Tex. Fam. Code § 156.405. In determining whether application of the statutory guideline amounts would be unjust or inappropriate, a trial court must consider “the amount of the obligee’s net resources, including the earning potential of the obligee if the actual…”
in the Interest of K.R.A., a Child, No. 02-13-00154-CV (Tex. App.—Fort Worth Apr. 3, 2014). ““An increase in the needs, standard of living, or lifestyle of the obligee since the rendition of the 9 existing order does not warrant an increase in the obligor’s child support obligation,” Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 156.405 (West 2008), but in determining whether there has been a…”
in the Interest of K.R.A., a Child, No. 02-13-00154-CV (Tex. App.—Fort Worth Mar. 6, 2014). ““An increase in the needs, standard of living, or lifestyle of the obligee since the rendition of the existing order does not warrant an increase in the obligor’s child support obligation,” Tex. Fam. Code Ann. § 156.405 (West 2008), but in determining 9 whether there has been a…”
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