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Adoption, paternity, name changes for minors, and other family matters.

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    Judicial Bypass under Ch. 33 of the Family Code Forms

    This form provides instructions for asking a court to waive the requirement that a minor needs a parent's or guardian's permission to have an abortion. It explains the process for filing an application and what happens at the court hearing.

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    Judicial Bypass under Ch. 33 of the Family Code Forms (Spanish)

    This form helps someone ask the court for an order that lets them skip telling their parents or guardian about a planned abortion and getting their permission. It asks for basic information about why the order is needed and personal details so the court can contact the person.

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  • FH-FM-ChilC-100

    Petition for Reinstatement of Parental Rights

    This form is used to ask the court to give back parental rights that were previously taken away. The person filing must state that they have waited at least 45 days after sending notice to the Department of Family and Protective Services.

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  • FM-FH-101

    Petition in Intervention for Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship

    This form is used by someone who is not a parent to ask the court to get involved in a case about a child's parents. It asks the court to let the person become the child's managing conservator or to help end the parents' rights and allow adoption.

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  • FM-TA-100 Petition for Temporary Authorization

    Petition for Temporary Authorization for Care of Minor Children

    This form is used to ask a judge for temporary legal permission to care for minor children. It asks the person filing the form to provide details about themselves, the children, and why they need this temporary authorization.

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  • FM-TA-102

    Notice of Hearing on Petition for Temporary Authorization to Care for Minor Children

    This form is a notice that tells the other person in a case about a final hearing. The hearing is about asking the court for temporary legal rights to care for minor children.

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  • FM-TA-110

    Motion to Dismiss Petition for Temporary Authorization for Care of Minor Children

    This form is used to ask the court to cancel a request that was filed asking the court to give temporary legal rights to care for minor children. The person filing this form states they object to the request and asks the court to dismiss the original petition.

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  • FM-TA-112

    Appendix to Petition for Temporary Authorization to Care for Children

    This form is an appendix that must be used with a Petition for Temporary Authorization to Care for Minor Children. It asks the filer to list other people who have rights over the children.

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    Confidential Application for Waiver of Parental Notification and Consent: Cover Page (Form 2A)

    This form is a cover page used to ask the court for an order that allows someone to have an abortion without first telling and getting permission from a parent, managing conservator, or guardian. It asks the filer to check boxes about their situation and reasons for needing the order.

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    Confidential Application for Waiver of Parental Notification and Consent: Verification Page (Form 2B)

    This form is the verification page for an application asking the court to waive the requirement of parental notification and consent. It asks the person filling it out to provide personal details and swear that all the information given in the application is true.

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  • CV-Ans-102

    Civil Answer (Non-family)

    This form is a Civil Answer used by a defendant to respond to being sued in a civil case. It asks the defendant to state their information, whether they deny the claims, and what defenses they are raising.

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  • CV-Ans-102-Guided

    Civil Answer (Non-family) Guided Form

    This form is a guided way to write a formal answer when someone sues you in a civil case that is not about family law. It is used to respond to a lawsuit you have been served with.

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  • CB-CHT-100

    Motion to Transfer Venue and Notice of Hearing

    This form is used to ask the court to move a civil case from one court location to another. It requires the person filing it to state why the current location is not proper or why another location would be better for everyone involved.

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  • CB-CHT-200

    Agreed Motion to Transfer Venue

    This form is an agreement to ask the court to move a civil case from one county court to another. It asks the court to transfer the case because the current location is not proper, or because another county is more convenient for everyone involved.

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  • CB-MSS-100

    Motion for Substituted Service

    This form is a request to the court asking for permission to serve legal papers in a different way than usual. It asks the court to agree that another method of notifying the other person about the lawsuit will be fair and effective.

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  • CV-GN-101-Motion and Order to Withdraw Funds in Court Registry

    Motion and Order to Withdraw Funds in the Registry of the Court

    This form is used to ask the court to release money that is being held in the court's records. It is for situations where the funds were put there when the person filing the form was under 18 years old.

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  • CV-RMT-100 Motion to Appear Remotely [Civil (Non-Family) Law]

    Motion to Appear Remotely [Civil (Non-Family) Law]

    This form is used to ask the court for permission to attend a hearing or trial by phone or video instead of going to the courthouse. It asks for details about the case and who needs to participate remotely.

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  • CV-RMT-103-Objection to Notice of Proceeding

    Objection to Notice of Proceeding [Civil, Non-Family]

    This form is used to tell the court that you have a problem with how a court proceeding is scheduled or how you are expected to appear. It asks the court to change the notice or the required method of appearance.

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  • FH-FM-ChilJ-106

    Exhibit B(2) Relief Requested: Termination and Adoption

    This form is an exhibit used when asking the court to end a parent-child relationship and grant an adoption. It asks the court to find that ending the relationship and adopting are in the best interest of the child(ren).

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  • FH-FM-ChilK-106

    Exhibit B(1) Relief Requested: Managing Conservatorship

    This form is an exhibit used when asking the court for a managing conservatorship. It asks the court to appoint the filer as the permanent managing conservator and details requests regarding possession, access, and geographic restrictions for all parents.

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  • FM-34-100

    Request for Approval to Execute an Authorization Agreement for Nonparent Adult Caregiver

    This form is used to ask the court for permission to sign an Authorization Agreement for a Nonparent Adult Caregiver. It asks the court to approve this agreement based on existing court orders or pending cases about the children.

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  • FM-34-109-EN-ES

    Authorization Agreement for Voluntary Non-Parent Caregiver (Spanish Translation Attached)

    This form allows parents to give temporary legal rights to a non-parent caregiver to make certain decisions for a child. It lists the types of decisions the caregiver can make, such as medical care or school enrollment.

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  • FM-34-109-EN-VI

    Authorization Agreement for Voluntary Non-Parent Caregiver (Vietnamese Translation Attached)

    This form allows parents to give temporary legal rights to a non-parent caregiver to make certain decisions for a child. It lists many types of decisions the caregiver can make, such as medical care and school enrollment.

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  • FM-AA-204

    Request to Redact Sensitive Data - Adult Adoption

    This form is a request to the court clerk asking them to cover up or remove sensitive personal information, like social security and driver's license numbers, from certain adoption records.

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  • FM-ChilC-104

    Agreed Motion to Set Uncontested Hearing

    This form is a request asking the court to schedule a hearing to finalize a judgment when the case is not in dispute. The person filing this form asks the court to set a specific date and time for the hearing.

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  • FM-FH-102

    Exhibit A(1): Affidavit for Standing of Nonparent (CPS)

    This form is an affidavit used to explain to the court why a person who is not a parent needs to be involved in a case. It asks the person to write facts showing that keeping them out of the case would seriously harm the child's physical or emotional well-being.

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  • FM-FH-103-Certificate of Attempted Notice to Respondent

    Certificate of Attempted Notice to Respondent

    This form is used to show the court that the person filing it tried to notify the other person (the Respondent) about a hearing for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO). It asks the filer to certify how they attempted to give notice to the Respondent.

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  • FM-FH-104

    Exhibit A(3) Standing: Leave to Intervene and Seek Managing Conservatorship Texas Family Code 102.004(b)

    This form is an exhibit that helps someone ask the court for permission to join an existing case and to ask the court to appoint them as a managing conservator for a child.

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  • FM-FH-105

    Exhibit A(4) Standing: Termination and Adoption

    This form is an exhibit that helps someone show they have the right to ask the court to end a parent-child relationship and adopt a child. It lists specific situations where a person might have the right to file this request.

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  • FM-TA-115

    Motion to Terminate Temporary Authorization

    This form is used to ask the court to end a temporary legal order that gave someone permission to care for minor children. It asks the person filing the form to state why the order is no longer needed.

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  • FM-TA-TFC34-101

    Revocation of Authorization Agreement for Voluntary Adult Nonparent Caregiver

    This form is used to officially cancel a previous agreement that gave permission for a non-parent adult caregiver to care for a minor child. It asks the filer to state when the original agreement was signed and who was authorized.

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    Judicial Bypass under Ch. 33 of the Family Code Forms

    This information explains the process for asking a court to waive the requirement that a minor needs a parent's or guardian's permission to have an abortion. It details the forms needed to apply for this waiver.

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    Request to Postpone Trial Court Hearing in Proceeding to Waive Parental Notification and Consent; Designation of Alternate Time for Hearing (Form 2C)

    This form is used to ask the court to move a scheduled hearing date. It allows the person filing it to suggest a new date or ask the court to decide on a date later.

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    Temporary Ex Parte Order

    This form is used by a court to issue a Temporary Ex Parte Order. It asks the court to find that there is a clear and present danger of family violence or other harm, and if so, it orders specific rules and restrictions for the Respondent.

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    在家庭法案件中的修正請求書 | Amended Petitions in Family Law Cases

    This information explains what to do if you need to change or add to the original papers you filed in a family law case. It explains that a 'corrected petition' replaces the original filing, and it does not provide a specific form to use.

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  • CV-RMT-102-Notice of Remote Appearance

    Notice of Remote Appearance (Civil, Non-Family)

    This form is a notice that tells people involved in a lawsuit how they must attend a hearing—either in person or using technology. It details the date, time, and specific instructions for participation.

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  • FH-FM-ChilK-112

    Exhibit C(1) Significant Impairment Unsworn Declaration

    This form is a declaration used to explain potential harm to a child. It is not meant to be filed by itself and must be used with a Petition in Intervention to describe the harm.

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  • FH-FM-ChilK-112

    Exhibit C(2) Substantial Past Contacts Unsworn Declaration

    This form is a written statement, not meant to be filed by itself. It is used to show that the person filling it out has had significant contact with a child who is involved in a legal case.

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  • FM-FH-204-TRO-Mod-Enf Temporary Injunction and Temporary Orders – 1 petitioner 1 respondent

    Temporary Injunction and Temporary Orders – 1 petitioner 1 respondent

    This form is used by the court to write down temporary rules and orders about a child or children. It records what the judge decides regarding safety, custody, and visitation rights while the case is ongoing.

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  • FM-FH-304-Temporary Injunction and Temporary Orders - 1 petitioner 2 respondents

    Temporary Injunction and Temporary Orders - 1 petitioner 2 respondents

    This form is used by the court to record temporary orders regarding a case involving children. It asks the judge to make temporary rules about safety, custody, and visitation for the children.

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  • FM-AV-101

    Order to Appear and Show Cause

    This form is an order signed by a judge that tells one party to show up in court for a hearing. It orders the other party to appear to explain why they should not be found in contempt of court.

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  • FM-AV-102-Order for Capias

    Order for Capias

    This form is an order signed by a judge that directs an arrest warrant (capias) to be issued for a Respondent who failed to show up for a hearing. It states that the Respondent was properly notified about the hearing.

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  • FM-Chil-309

    Conservatorship Order: Non-Parent(s) Appointed Conservator

    This form is a court order used to officially name a non-parent as a managing conservator for a child. It details the specific rights and duties that the appointed non-parent will have regarding the child's care, education, and medical treatment.

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  • FM-Chil-310

    Conservatorship Order: Parents Appointed Conservators

    This form is a court order that sets out the rights and duties for parents who are appointed as conservators of a child. It details what rights both parents have regarding the child's health, education, and welfare, and outlines specific duties each parent must follow.

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    Order that Costs in Proceeding to Waive Parental Notification and Consent Be Paid by the State Pursuant to Texas Family Code 33.007 (Form 2F)

    This document is an order from the court that states the State of Texas must pay certain costs related to a case. These costs include fees for lawyers representing a child, fees for a guardian ad litem, and general court costs.

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  • FM-ChilF-104

    Agreed Motion to Set Uncontested Hearing – Agreed Modification

    This form is a request to the court to schedule a hearing to finalize a judgment when the parties agree on the terms. The person filing this form asks the court to set a specific date and time for the hearing.

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  • FM-ChilF-104

    Motion to Set Hearing - Agreed Modification

    This form is a request to the court to schedule a hearing to finalize a judgment when the parties agree on changes. The person filing this form asks the court to set a specific date, time, and how long the hearing should last.

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  • FM-SAP-MOD-505-Notice of Submission

    Notice of Submission [SAPCR or Modification]

    This form is a notice that tells the court which legal papers are being submitted for the court to look at. It states that the papers are being submitted without needing a hearing.

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  • FM-TA-113

    Motion to Renew Temporary Authorization for Care of Minor Children

    This form is used to ask the court to extend an existing order that gives temporary legal rights to care for minor children. It asks the court to renew the temporary authorization order for a specific time period.

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  • CV-RMT-105-Notice of Submission

    Notice of Submission [Civil, Non-Family]

    This form is used by the court to let everyone know that the judge is signing an order without having a hearing first. It requires filling in case details and describing the document being submitted.

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  • FDC-GNC-200

    Consent to Medical Treatment by a Non-Parent

    This form is a guide for parents to give another adult permission to consent to a child's medical treatment.

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  • FH-FM-ChilC-INFO

    Worksheet for Reinstatement of Parental Rights

    This worksheet helps a person gather and organize information needed if they are thinking about asking the court to restore their parental rights. The worksheet itself should not be given to the court.

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  • FM-34-109

    Authorization Agreement for Voluntary Non-Parent Caregiver

    This form lets a parent give another relative caregiver legal permission to make certain decisions for a child. It lists many types of care and decisions the caregiver can make for the child.

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  • FM-34-109-EN-ES-VLS

    VLS: Authorization Agreement for Nonparent Adult Caregiver | Acuerdo De Autorización Para Cuidador Que No Es Un Padre)

    This form allows parents to give temporary legal permission to a nonparent adult caregiver to perform various actions for the child. It lists specific areas where the caregiver can act on the child's behalf, such as medical care or school enrollment.

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    Accessing Adoption Records Research Guide (Tarrant County Law Library)

    This guide is a research tool that lists information and resources about how to request adoption records in Texas. It points to various legal codes, manuals, and websites that have information on the topic.

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    Advance Directive (Bilingual)

    This form is a legal document called an Advance Directive that helps a person tell doctors and family what medical care wishes they have if they become unable to speak for themselves. It asks the person to state their preferences regarding life-sustaining treatments in different medical situations.

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    Certification Letter for Victim of Family Violence Waiver for Electric and Telephone Service Deposit

    This form is used by certain organizations to officially state that a person is a victim of family violence. This certification helps the person prove they are trustworthy enough to get electric and telephone service without having to pay a security deposit.

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    Do You Know the Facts About Family Violence?

    This document is a brochure that presents true or false statements about family violence and then provides factual corrections for each statement. It does not ask the court for anything.

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    Exhibit: Family Information

    This form is an exhibit that collects detailed personal and family information for a court case. It asks for contact details for the mother, father, any other involved parties, and up to five children.

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    Permanent Kinship Placement

    This document explains what it means to become a permanent kinship caregiver and outlines the rights and duties of a permanent managing conservator. It describes the process when a child is placed with a family member after being removed from their biological parents.

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    Texas Child Adoption FAQs (Texas Young Lawyers Association)

    This document provides general information about adoption in Texas, explaining what adoption is and covering topics like who can adopt, who can be adopted, and the different types of adoption. It is not a form to file with the court.

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    Waiver of Gas Service Deposit Letter for Victim of Family Violence

    This letter is used by a victim of family violence to help prove they are eligible to get gas service without having to pay a deposit. A service provider, medical person, law enforcement, or the Attorney General's designee must complete and sign this letter.

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    When Minors Live Apart from Their Parents

    This document is a guide providing information about legal options and caregiving alternatives for minors who are not living with their parents. It lists various legal processes and agreements that may apply.

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