Grimes County Court at Law
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Document Filing Requirements3 rules
The Petitioner shall attach a copy of this order to the original petition and to each copy of the petition prior to filing same with the District Clerk.
Any case files by and individual pursuant to the Family Code alleging jurisdiction pursuant to Sec 6.301 must execute a Sworn Questionnaire for Divorce.
The Sworn Questionnaire for Divorce must substantially comply with the listed prompts about incarceration, residence, spouse, marriage, and prior residence in Grimes County.
Court's wording
The Sworn Questionnaire for Divorce shall substantia. comply with the following: 1. Are you an inmate in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice? - — yes _ no 2. In which unit are you incarcerated? — O.L. Luther. _ Wallace Pack 3. Date of incarceration? 4. County of Incarceration? 5. County of residence when you were sentenced? 6. What county do you intend to live in after your release? 7. What is the county of residence for your spouse? 8. In which county and state were you married? 9. Have you ever lived in Grimes County other than while incarcerated? _ yes. If yes, When and where?
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The order takes effect when the original petition is filed, remains a temporary restraining order for 14 days, and continues as a temporary injunction if no party contests it at a hearing requested and heard by then; it ends when the court signs a final order.
This order is effective upon the filing of the original petition and shall remain in full force and effect as a temporary restraining order for fourteen days after the date of the filing of the original petition. If no party contests this order by presenting evidence at a hearing requested and heard on or before fourteen days after the date the original petition is filed, this order shall continue in full force and effect as a temporary injunction until further order of the court. This order will terminate and will no longer be effective once the court signs a final order.
Civil cases
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The District Clerk must refuse filing when the petitioner fails to establish residency under section 6.301 of the Texas Family Code.
Any case wherein the petitioner fails to establish residency pursuant to Sec 6.301 TFC shall be refused filing by the District Clerk.
Civil cases
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If the clerk cannot determine residency, the case must be submitted to the Court before the filing is accepted.
Any case in which the clerk is unable to determine residency shall be submitted to the Court before accepting the filing.
Civil cases
Page 1 | STANDING ORDER FOR FAMILY LAW CASES FILE BY INMATES INCARCERATED BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
If the parties cannot agree on temporary orders, both must participate in mediation before requesting a hearing; they are encouraged to choose a mediator, and the court may modify the section for good cause.
10. MEDIATION ON TEMPORARY ORDERS. Family law cases sometimes require that certain temporary decisions be made while the case is pending. These decisions can be made by agreement of the parties or by the judge after a formal hearing. If the parties cannot reach an agreement on their own (with or without the help of attorneys), both parties are ORDERED to participate in a "mediation" (a settlement meeting conducted with the help of a trained person called a "mediator") before requesting a hearing. The parties are encouraged to agree on a person to serve as mediator. Otherwise the following is appointed mediator: DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER 1737 Briarcrest Drive, Suite 11, Bryan, Texas 77802 Telephone: (979) 822-6947 It is FURTHER ORDERED that, unless otherwise ordered by the Court, or the parties agree otherwise in writing, the Mediator's fees shall be borne equally by the parties, shall be paid by the parties directly to the Mediator and may, upon hearing, be taxed as costs of court. Upon good cause shown, the terms of this section 10 may be modified by Court Order.
Civil cases
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