Ex parte Culver

OPINION

BURGESS, Justice.

Relator files this application for writ of habeas corpus alleging he is illegally restrained because of an order of contempt. Relator alleges the order is void because he is unable, through no fault of his own, to obey a child support modification .order.

Relator was divorced in 1979. The court ordered child support payments of $300 per month. In June 1987, the mother/managing conservator filed a motion to increase the payments. On April 25,1988, the court *795ordered the payments increased to $1,250 per month effective September 1, 1987, and an arrearage of $5,700 accrued…