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To obtain a Final Protective Order the respondent must be served and must have the opportunity to appear in court. Typically, the Temporary Ex-Parte Protective Order and the Final Protective Order contain the same provisions. Both orders are criminally enforceable if violated.
The judge listens to you, the other party, and any witnesses. If a party has a lawyer, the judge also listens to the lawyer. The judge reviews any documents that are properly offered and admitted into evidence. The judge will then decide what the temporary orders will be.
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.
A temporary restraining order serves to provide emergency relief and to preserve the status quo until a hearing may be had on a temporary injunction. The purpose of a temporary injunction is to preserve the status quo pending a full trial on the merits.
Whether it was an emergency order issued after arrest or a final protective order filed through family court, many people don't realize that protective orders — even temporary ones — can appear on public background checks and may follow you for years.
Temporary Orders hearings will generally be limited to 45 minutes per party, including cross‐examination.
Understanding Emergency Custody in Texas: Emergency orders are granted when there's clear evidence of imminent danger to the child's physical or emotional well-being. These temporary orders require a full hearing within a short timeframe (typically 14 days).
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.
At the Temporary Orders hearing, both parties will provide testimony and tell their story. Witnesses may be called and any documents that are relevant to the proceedings will be taken into consideration. At this hearing, it is important to tell the Judge what you are asking for and why.
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.