Declaration in Support of Changing Primary Custody within One Year

This form is a written statement used when asking the court to change the main place of living (primary custody) for a child when the current custody order was put in place within the last year. It asks the person filing to state facts supporting the request.

The court describes it as: Attached to petition to modify a Texas custody or support order if seeking custody change within one year of prior order.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?

The form indicates that the person filing it is the Petitioner in the case.

Does this form need a notary?

The form provides sections for signing before a notary public, but it also includes instructions for signing under penalty of perjury if a notary is not available.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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