Emergency Motion To Return Child Without Court Order In Travis
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Understanding the Law If you have a court-ordered right to possession, the other parent is illegally keeping the child from you, and there is no serious, immediate, question about the child's welfare, you can ask a judge to order the child's return to you.
In California, parents have the right to petition for an emergency custody hearing in family court under certain circumstances to protect their child from imminent harm. However, understanding what constitutes emergency custody can be complicated.
To get emergency temporary custody, Texas Courts require you to show that your child is in immediate danger. It could be due to physical abuse, sexual abuse, or drug or alcohol abuse by the parent. Verbal or emotional abuse typically doesn't qualify as dangerous enough for emergency temporary custody in Texas.
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.
