Temporary Standard Possession Order [For suits filed after 09-01-2021)
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This form is a court order that sets up a temporary schedule for who gets to have the child(ren) (possession). It tells the court which parent is designated as Parent A and which is Parent B, and then sets out rules for visitation based on how far apart the parents live.
The court describes it as: Temporary orders for child visitation (attach to temporary orders) in suits filed on or after September 1, 2021.
Where this fits in a case
JudgmentStage: Judgment
This form is used in legal cases concerning child custody and support that are filed on or after September 1, 2021. It is designed to create a temporary possession schedule until a final order is made.
Prepared by the court or clerk.
Common questions
- Who fills out this form?
- The form is designed to be filled out by the Court, as it is an order from the judge.
- What does this form do?
- It tells the court's order what the temporary schedule for having the child(ren) will be. It also includes warnings about obeying court orders.
- Does this form cost money to file?
- 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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