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83.002. DURATION OF ORDER; EXTENSION. (a) A temporary ex parte order is valid for the period specified in the order, not to exceed 20 days. (b) On the request of an applicant or on the court's own motion, a temporary ex parte order may be extended for additional 20-day periods.
You can establish temporary guardianship without going to court by using a power of attorney or creating a temporary guardianship agreement. These legal alternatives allow you to appoint a guardian without needing court approval.
Temporary reliefs require a special hearing that provides an impermanent solution based on the circumstances and are typically resolved through settlement negotiations or mediation. When a judge grants a motion for temporary relief, the order will only remain in effect until the formal proceedings are completed.
In Texas, emergency custody can be granted if you can prove that your child is in immediate danger, such as from physical or sexual abuse, or drug/alcohol abuse by the parent. Verbal or emotional abuse usually does not qualify as a sufficient reason for emergency custody.
You can get temporary custody forms in Texas from the Courts, which your lawyer can help you properly fill out. You'll need to file those forms with the Court in the county where your child lives. Make sure you bring originals of any documents you include in your petition, as well as a few copies.
Temporary orders are a way to get a custody or support order in place before a final order on the SAPCR has been issued. Note that in order to have a temporary order issued, you must have a pending SAPCR. Please see the General Information page for more information on filing an initial SAPCR.
In Texas, a TRO lasts for 14 days or until your temporary orders hearing, whichever is first. But what about after the hearing? If a set of temporary orders worked for all family members, then the court might choose to turn the temporary order into a permanent or final order to finalize the divorce.
A court can give you the temporary authority to care for a child if your relationship to the child would make you eligible to consent to treatment under Texas Family Code 32.001, or eligible to enter an authorization agreement under Texas Family Code chapter 34.
How Long Does My Temporary Order Last? A Temporary Order lasts until further order by the Court or until the parties reach another agreement.
The attorney usually will follow these general steps: Meet with the alleged victim in the case; Obtain an affidavit of non-prosecution; Obtain a verified request to lift the protective order; Draft a motion to remove or modify the current order; Contact the correct prosecutor (city or county prosecutor);