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FM-Chil-306Legal-aid form

Standard Possession Order

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This form is used to create or change the official court order that sets out a parent's schedule for having possession of a child. It asks the court to officially set the visitation terms.

The court describes it as: Add visitation terms into a divorce decree or custody order under the Texas Standard Possession Order.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used in a divorce case to formally write down the custody schedule for the child.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What does this form do?
This form is used to create a Standard Possession Order, which is a court order that sets out the schedule for when each parent has possession of the child.
Who fills out this form?
The form is designed to be filled out by the court, as it requires the judge to issue an official order.
Does this form involve a fee?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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