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June Content Update Details

Family Law

  • Protective Orders: new mandated standard forms issued by the OCA, with approved additions and edits to make applications and orders clear, complete, and compliant with the new standards.
    • Application for Protective Order
    • Affidavit or Declaration
    • Temporary Ex Parte Protective Order
    • Final Protective Order
  • Added signature blocks for appointed representatives is much smoother: include them in “Other Attorneys and Representatives” when you assemble a form and they will always be “connected” to your case.
  • Right and Duties Chart: we’ve included a new PDF to print out for your client showing the allocation of rights and duties for JMCs. This can also be very useful during mediations and working out agreements. You can assemble this as a standalone form, or select the option during assembly of temporary and final orders for divorce, sapcr, and modifications.
  • Improved wording in orders regarding children for clarity and enforceability in joint rights, duty to furnish information regarding health and dental insurance, definition of “child” in possession order, instructions for income withholding orders, and lifting of geographic restrictions.
  • New Notice of Conflicting Setting and Motion for Continuance
  • New Certifications Regarding Use of AI for Presidio, Brewster, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, and Wichita Counties
  • New Annual Report of Nonparent Managing Conservator
  • Updated Standing Orders for counties that posted new version on the OCA website

Probate

  • New Application and Order to Limit Spouse’s Right to Control Burial or Cremation
  • New Application and Order for Family Allowance and No Administration
  • New Abstract for Application for Probate Action
  • Improved wording and instructions for marriages dissolved after the execution of the Will, to more accurately include annulments and void marriages
  • New options for naming and describing the specific devisees in a Will under Section 256.052 TEC
  • Moved Proof Addendum Qualifications to an attachment to allow for separate filing
  • Improvements to Annual and Final Accounting

Civil Litigation

  • New Letter – Notice of Deficiency
  • Required Guadalupe County Certificate of Conference added to all motions
  • New Motion and Order to Appear in Court Via Zoom Video Conference
  • Contingent Fee Contract: made reimbursement of expenses optional
  • Clarification of clients represented at the beginning of each assembly session
  • Options for Certificate of Conference in more motions and responses

Guardianship

  • New Application to Close Estate and Discharge Guardian

Nonjudicial Foreclosures:

  • Address of property now automatically included in notices and letters for clarification

Select a practice area below to see a complete list of updates:

Menu # Title Details
1.01 Contract - Contingent Fee Made reimbursement of expenses optional, regardless of fee type selected.
5.06 Citation for Notice by Publication Improved language in Notice section enabled selection of multiple defendants, and added JP Court provisions.
7.03 Response to Motion for Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem Added Certificate of Conference 
8.06 Response to Motion to Disqualify Judge Added Certificate of Conference 
8.08 Response to Motion to Recuse  Added Certificate of Conference 
9.05 Response to Motion for Leave to File Amended Pleading Added Certificate of Conference 
11.02 Response - Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Added Certificate of Conference 
11.07 Response to Motion for Continuance to Conduct Jurisdiction Related Discovery Added Certificate of Conference 
11.09 Plaintiff's Motion to Retain and Response to Motion to Dismiss Added Certificate of Conference 
11.11 Response to Motion to Dismiss Baseless Cause of Action Added Certificate of Conference 
11.13 Motion to Reinstate After Dismissal Without Prejudice Added Certificate of Conference 
11.14 Response to Motion to Reinstate Added Certificate of Conference 
12.02 Response to Motion to Transfer Venue - Improper County Added Certificate of Conference 
12.04 Response to Motion to Change Venue - Local Prejudice Added Certificate of Conference 
14.10 Motion for Zoom Hearing Added Certificate of Conference 
14.25 Motion to Appear in Court Via Zoom Video Conference New form
14.26 Order on Motion to Appear in Court Via Zoom Video Conference New form
15.04 Motion Requesting Return of Posted Bond Added Certificate of Conference 
16.02 Response to Motion for Sanctions Rule 13 TRCP Added Certificate of Conference 
16.02 Response to Motion for Sanctions Rule 13 TRCP Improved flow of assembly. Simplified and clarified questions and added a form help.
16.02 Order Order to Deny Motion for Sanctions Rule 13 TRCP Improved flow of assembly. Simplified and clarified questions.
16.04 Response to Motion for Sanctions Rule 191 TRCP Added Certificate of Conference 
16.04 Response to Motion for Sanctions Rule 191 TRCP Improved flow of assembly. Simplified and clarified questions and added a form help.
16.04 Order Order to Deny Motion for Sanctions Rule 191 TRCP Improved flow of assembly. Simplified and clarified questions.
16.06 Response to Motion for Sanctions Chapter 10 TCPRC Added Certificate of Conference 
16.06 Response to Motion for Sanctions Chapter 10 TCPRC Improved flow of assembly. Simplified and clarified questions and added a form help.
16.06 Order Order to Deny Motion for Sanctions Chapter 10 TCPRC Improved flow of assembly. Simplified and clarified questions.
16.12 Response to Motion for Contempt - Parties Added Certificate of Conference 
16.13 Response to Motion for Contempt - Nonparty Added Certificate of Conference 
17.03 Motion for Nonsuit Added Certificate of Conference 
17.04 Response to Motion for Nonsuit Added Certificate of Conference 
17.05 Motion for Default Judgment Added Certificate of Conference 
17.06 Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment Added Certificate of Conference 
17.07 Response to Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment Added Certificate of Conference 
17.08 Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment on Defendant's Counterclaim Added Certificate of Conference 
17.09 Response to Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment on Defendant's Counterclaim Added Certificate of Conference 
17.10 Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment Added Certificate of Conference 
17.11 Response to Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment Added Certificate of Conference 
17.12 Motion to Strike Summary Judgment Affidavit Added Certificate of Conference 
18.04 Response to Motion for Continuance Added Certificate of Conference 
18.06 Response to Motion to Extend Time Added Certificate of Conference 
18.09 Motion to Consolidate Added Certificate of Conference 
18.11 Response to Motion to Consolidate Added Certificate of Conference 
18.21 Motion for Separate Trial Added Certificate of Conference 
18.22 Response to Motion for Separate Trial Added Certificate of Conference 
18.23 Motion for Bifurcated Trial, Exemplary Damages Added Certificate of Conference 
18.25 [Motion for Temporary Sealing Order and] Motion to Seal Records Added Certificate of Conference 
18.28 Response to Temporary Motion to Seal Records Added Certificate of Conference 
20.06 Response to Motion to Take Judicial Notice - Foreign Law Added Certificate of Conference 
21.02 Response to Motion to Equalize Jury Strikes Added Certificate of Conference 
21.06 Response to Motion to Permit Jury Note Taking Added Certificate of Conference 
22.02 Response to Motion to Open and Close Added Certificate of Conference 
22.04 Response to Motion for Leave to Amend Pleadings - Rule 66 Added Certificate of Conference 
22.06 Response to Motion for Leave to Amend Pleadings - Rule 67 Added Certificate of Conference 
23.06 Response to Motion to Suppress Deposition Added Certificate of Conference 
23.09 Response to Motion to Exclude Witness Testimony Added Certificate of Conference 
23.12 Response to Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony Added Certificate of Conference 
27.04 Response to Motion for Leave to Supplement or Amend Discovery Responses Added Certificate of Conference 
27.06 Response to Motion to Modify Discovery Control Plan Added Certificate of Conference 
27.08 Response to Motion to Extend Time to Respond to Discovery Added Certificate of Conference 
27.10 Response to Motion to Quash Deposition Notice Added Certificate of Conference 
28.08 Response to Motion for Protective Order Added Certificate of Conference 
28.10 Letter - Notice of Deficiency New form
28.13 Response to Motion to Compel Responses to Interrogatories Added Certificate of Conference 
28.14 Motion to Compel Response to Requests for Disclosure Added Certificate of Conference 
28.17 Response to Motion to Compel Responses to Requests for Admissions Added Certificate of Conference 
28.19 Response to Motion to Compel Responses to Requests for Production Added Certificate of Conference 
28.21 Response to Motion to Compel Answers to Deposition Questions Added Certificate of Conference 
28.23 Response to Motion to Compel Appearance at Deposition Added Certificate of Conference 
28.29 Response to Motion for Contempt - Missed Deposition Added Certificate of Conference 
28.32 Response to Motion to Deem Facts Admitted Added Certificate of Conference 
30.04 Response to Motion for Permission to Enter Property of a Nonparty Added Certificate of Conference 
35.01 Notice of Intent to Take Oral Deposition Added global certificate of service for consistency.
35.02 Notice of Intention to Take Deposition on Written Questions Added global certificate of service for consistency.
35.05 Motion for Letter of Request to Depose Out-of-State Witness Added Certificate of Conference 
35.06 Motion for Letter Rogatory to Depose Out-of-State Witness Added Certificate of Conference 
46.50 Motion to Modify Order in Garnishment Added Certificate of Conference 
48.12 Motion to Cancel Lis Pendens Added Certificate of Conference 
51.03 Motion to Reopen Evidence Rule 270 TRCP Added Certificate of Conference 
51.10 Response to Motion to Disregard Jury Findings Added Certificate of Conference 
51.11 Motion to Preserve Court Reporter Notes Added Certificate of Conference 
51.16 Motion to Enter Judgment Added Certificate of Conference 
51.17 Motion to Sign Judgment Added Certificate of Conference 
51.18 Motion to Reform Judgment Added Certificate of Conference 
51.24 Response to Motion for Remittitur Added Certificate of Conference 
51.31 Response to Motion for Judgment Nunc Pro Tunc Added Certificate of Conference 
51.44 Response to Motion for New Trial Added Certificate of Conference 
LOCAL Motion to Conduct Hearing Via Zoom (Bexar) New form from 2024 local rules
  All Motions Added Guadalupe County Certificate of Conference
Menu # Title Details
1.02 Attorney Retainer Agreement Updated text in the Mediation, Arbitration and Trial Retainers paragraph 
1.10 Blank Divorce Information Intake Improved formatting
1.10 Divorce Information Intake Improved assembled form when there are no children of the marriage
1.11 Blank Non Divorce Family Laws Intake Improved formatting
1.12 Adoption Intake Revised some styling issues and added delete code where necessary.
1.12 Blank Adoption Intake Improved formatting
3.10 Order on Special Exceptions - Divorce Improved signature block for opposing counsel
4.01 Final Decree of Divorce Improved signature block for opposing counsel
4.01 Final Decree of Divorce Added Rights and Duties pdf, improved geographic restrictions, improved signature blocks for other attorneys and representatives, 
4.05 Agreement Incident to Divorce Improved signature block for attorneys
4.07 Order Waiving Prohibition Against Remarriage Improved signature block for opposing counsel
4.08 Statement of Evidence - Divorce Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
4.09 Separation Agreement Added Rights and Duties pdf
4.12 Name Change Order Improved signature block for opposing counsel
4.13 Order Denying Suit for Divorce - Marriage Nonexistent Improved signature block for opposing counsel
5.02 Order Extending TRO - Divorce Improved signature block for opposing counsel
5.04 Temporary Orders Improved signature block for opposing counsel
5.08 Order on Motion to Sign TO Improved signature block for opposing counsel
5.08 Temporary Orders - Divorce Added temporary authorizations to injunctions
5.08 Temporary Orders - Divorce Minor language edits: repeated description of conservators in rights and duties, reworded joint rights to "with [name]'s agreement", simplified definition of child in SPO, clarified wording in Duty to Furnish Information in child support, added "Temporary" to additional headings for clarity.
5.08 Temporary Orders for Divorce Added Rights and Duties pdf, improved geographic restrictions, improved signature blocks for other attorneys and representatives, 
5.10 Order on Motion to Extend TO Improved signature block for opposing counsel
5.13 TRO with Notice Hearings Improved signature block for opposing counsel
6.10 Order Appointing Auditor Improved signature block for opposing counsel
6.12 Order Appointing Receiver Improved signature block for opposing counsel
6.13 Receiver's Oath Added options for affidavit and declaration based on notary and unsworn declaration 
6.16 Order to List Real Property Improved signature block for opposing counsel
6.18 Order Authorizing Sale of Real Property Improved signature block for opposing counsel
6.22 Order Closing or Dissolving Receivership and Discharging Receiver Improved signature block for opposing counsel
8.09 Retirement Benefits Court Order - Thrift Savings Plan Retired form
8.17 Retirement Benefits Court Order - Thrift Savings Plan (PDF) Changed title from "Thrift Savings Plan - Retirement Benefits Court Order (PDF)" to be easier to find
9.04 Qualified Domestic Relations Order Dividing Retirement Plan Benefits - Teachers Modified to match TRS 
10.07 TRO with Notice Hearings - Modifications Improved signature block for opposing counsel
10.09 Temporary Orders for Modification of SAPCR Added Rights and Duties pdf, improved geographic restrictions, improved signature blocks for other attorneys and representatives, 
10.11 Order Denying Relief in Suit to Modify PCR Improved signature block for opposing counsel
10.12 Order in Suit to Modify SAPCR Improved signature block for opposing counsel
10.12 Order in Suit to Modify SAPCR Added Rights and Duties pdf, improved geographic restrictions, improved signature blocks for other attorneys and representatives 
11.06 TRO With Notice of Hearings - SAPCR Improved signature block for opposing counsel
11.08 Order Extending TRO - SAPCR Improved signature block for opposing counsel
11.11 Temporary Orders in SAPCR Added Rights and Duties pdf, improved geographic restrictions, improved signature blocks for other attorneys and representatives
11.12  Order in Suit Affecting Parent-Child Relationship Added Rights and Duties pdf, improved geographic restrictions, improved signature blocks for other attorneys and representatives 
11.13 Order in SAPCR Improved signature block for opposing counsel
11.16 Order in SAPCR to Prevent International Child Abduction Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
11.20 Annual Report of Nonparent Managing Conservator New form
12.06 Order Sustaining - Overruling Objection to Coordinator - Facilitator Improved signature block for opposing counsel
12.07 Order Appointing Parenting Coordinator - Facilitator Improved signature block for opposing counsel
12.11 Order Removing Parenting Coordinator - Facilitator Improved signature block for opposing counsel
12.18 Order on Special Exceptions Improved signature block for opposing counsel
12.26 Order for Use of Co-Parenting Communication Tool Improved signature block for opposing counsel
12.29 Rights and Duties Chart New PDF for clients showing rights and duties
12.30 Rights and Duties Chart - Split New PDF for clients showing rights and duties in split custody
12.31 Loving and Caring Order in a Divorce Action Improved signature block for opposing counsel
14.02 Order Granting Passport Controls Improved signature block for opposing counsel
16.02 Order for Counseling Improved signature block for opposing counsel
16.04 Order for Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course Improved signature block for opposing counsel
16.05 Motion for [Physical - Mental] Examination General improvements to streamline assembly and present in a more clarified manner.
16.06 Order for [Physical - Mental] Examination General improvements to streamline assembly and present in a more clarified manner.
16.08 Order for Drug Testing Improved signature block for opposing counsel
16.11 Order for Child Custody Evaluation Improved signature block for opposing counsel
16.16 Order for Interview of Child in Chambers Improved signature block for opposing counsel
17.07 Order Appointing Attorney Ad Litem for Child[ren] Improved signature block for opposing counsel
17.01 Appointment of Attorney Ad Litem for Parent Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
17.03 Original Answer Filed by Attorney Ad Litem for Child Improved wording for child client. Clears client answers if another form has been assembled in the case that required it.
17.05 Statement of the Evidence by Ad Litem Improved signature blocks for other attorneys and representatives
17.07 Order Appointing Attorney Ad Litem for Child[ren] Improved signature block for opposing counsel
17.08 Order Appointing Attorney Ad Litem for Incapacitated Person Improved signature block for opposing counsel
17.08 Order Appointing Attorney Ad Litem for Incapacitated Person Improved signature block for opposing counsel
17.10 Order Appointing Guardian Ad Litem Improved signature block for opposing counsel
17.10 Order Appointing Guardian Ad Litem Improved signature block for opposing counsel
17.11 Order Appointing Amicus Attorney Improved signature block for opposing counsel
17.11 Order Appointing Amicus Attorney Improved signature block for opposing counsel
17.13 Order to Deposit Initial Fee for Ad Litem or Amicus Improved signature block for opposing counsel
17.13 Order to Deposit Initial Fee for Ad Litem or Amicus Improved signature block for opposing counsel
17.18 Order Directing Deposit for Attorney Ad Litem - Guardian Ad Litem - Amicus Improved signature block for opposing counsel
17.18 Order Directing Deposit for Attorney Ad Litem - Guardian Ad Litem - Amicus Improved signature block for opposing counsel
17.20 Order on Motion to Withdraw as Guardian Ad Litem Improved signature block for opposing counsel
17.24 Attorney Ad Litem's Statement of Compliance for Children Improved signature block for child client. Clears client answers if another form has been assembled in the case that required it.
17.25 Shell Pleading for Attorney Ad Litem for Child Improved signature block for child client. Clears client answers if another form has been assembled in the case that required it.
18.19 Order on Motion to Employ Emergency Procedures Improved signature block for opposing counsel
Ch. 19 Protective Order Chapter Renumbered menu to retire repealed versions and add new mandated forms
19.01 Application for Protective Order - Mandated New mandatory protective order form from OCA
19.02 Affidavit for Temporary Ex Parte Order Verification for new mandatory Application for Protective Order
19.03 Declaration for Temporary Ex Parte Order Verification for new mandatory Application for Protective Order
19.04 Temporary Ex Parte Order - Mandated New mandatory protective order form from OCA
19.05 Protective Order - Mandated New mandatory protective order form from OCA
19.06 Order for Law Enforcement Assistance Under Protective Order Improved defaults to work better with other chapter 19 forms.
19.06 Order for Law Enforcement Assistance Under Protective Order Improved signature block for opposing counsel
19.08 Order Vacating Protective Order Improved signature block for opposing counsel
19.10 Order Modifying Protective Order Improved signature block for opposing counsel
19.12 Order Transferring Protective Order Improved signature block for opposing counsel
19.14 Order Reviewing Protective Order Improved signature block for opposing counsel
19.17 Order Enforcing Final Protective Order Improved signature block for opposing counsel
19.18 Notice of Issuance of Protective Order Improved defaults to work better with other chapter 19 forms.
19.22 Address Form for Protective Order Added form help, added question help for SPN # code, added "if applicable" to panel prompting SPN# to indicate that entry is optional, and coded to delete field for SPN # from template if left blank. Also improved defaults for address fields from other forms in chapter 19, protective orders
19.22 Address Form for Protective Order Added form help, added question help on System Person Number code, and added ability to delete the field from the template if it isn't applicable and left blank. Also improved defaults to work better with other chapter 19 forms.
19.25 Order for Separation of Wireless Telephone Accounts Improved signature block for opposing counsel
20.09 Order for Transcript of Deposition Recording Improved signature block for opposing counsel
20.11 Order Protecting Confidential Info Improved signature block for opposing counsel
20.14 Order Granting Motion Requiring Expert Witness Designation Improved signature block for opposing counsel
20.17 Order for Letter Rogatory to Depose Out of State Witness Improved signature block for opposing counsel
21.02 Order on Motion for Discovery Control Plan Improved signature block for opposing counsel
21.04 Order to Modify Discovery Control Plan Improved signature block for opposing counsel
21.05 Written Interrogatories  Added "actual" to Notice
21.15 Order to Withdraw or Amend Admissions Improved signature block for opposing counsel
21.30 Order for Disclosure of Protected Health Info Improved signature block for opposing counsel
21.35 Order to Determine Sufficiency of Answers-Objections Improved signature block for opposing counsel
21.38 Order for Production of Expert's Reports in Tangible Form Improved signature block for opposing counsel
21.42 Order on Motion to Compel Discovery Improved signature block for opposing counsel
21.46 Rule 11 Agreement Improved signature blocks for other attorneys and representatives
21.49 Order for Protective Order - Discovery Improved signature block for opposing counsel
21.61 Order for Sanctions and Compelling Discovery (Retired) Improved signature block for opposing counsel
23 Notice of Conflicting Setting and Motion for Continuance New Form
23.01 Motion to Set Hearing Separated from the order so the motion can be assembled independently
23.02 Order to Set Hearing Separated from the motion so the order can be assembled independently
23.03 Order for Preferential Setting Improved signature block for opposing counsel
23.05 Order for Continuance (Trial) Improved signature block for opposing counsel
23.06 Motion to Maintain Case on the Docket Added new paragraph before prayer citing Rule 1651a(1).
23.07 Order to Maintain Case on the Docket and Pretrial Order Improved signature block for opposing counsel
23.09 Order to Reinstate Improved signature block for opposing counsel
23.13 Order Granting Motion for Continuance of Hearing Improved signature block for opposing counsel
23.20 Scheduling Order and Notice of Intent to Dismiss (Divorce) Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
24.02 Order on Objection to Judge Assigned to Trial Court Improved signature block for opposing counsel
24.04 Order on Objection to Associate Judge Hearing Trial on the Merits Improved signature block for opposing counsel
24.08 Order to Recuse or Disqualify Improved signature block for opposing counsel
24.11 Order of Referral to Assoc Judge Improved signature block for opposing counsel
25.03 [Agreed] Order Substituting Attorney Improved signature block for opposing counsel
26.00 Respondent Plea in Abatement Added reference to Rule 85 of the TRCP and slight language improvement.
26.02 Order for Consolidation Improved signature block for opposing counsel
26.04 Order for Separate Trials Improved signature block for opposing counsel
26.06 Order to Sever Improved signature block for opposing counsel
26.09 Order Denied (Generic) Improved signature block for opposing counsel
26.11 Order Granting Nonsuit Improved signature block for opposing counsel
26.13 Order Granting Nonsuit of Third Party Improved signature block for opposing counsel
26.16 Order to Show Authority Improved signature block for opposing counsel
26.18 Pretrial Order Improved signature block for opposing counsel
26.21 Order on Motion in Limine Improved signature block for opposing counsel
26.23 Order Taking Judicial Notice Improved signature block for opposing counsel
26.28 Order on Motion for Sanctions Parent Education Improved signature block for opposing counsel
26.31 Order Granting Motion for Contempt Improved signature block for opposing counsel
26.33 Order Denying Motion for Contempt - Party Improved signature block for opposing counsel
26.35 Order Denying Motion for Contempt - Nonparty Improved signature block for opposing counsel
26.36 Judgment of Contempt - General Improved signature block for opposing counsel
27.07 Order for Special Instructions Improved signature block for opposing counsel
28.02 Order Granting Judgment Non Obstante Verdicto Improved signature block for opposing counsel
28.04 Order for Directed Verdict Improved signature block for opposing counsel
29.02 Income Withholding for Support Improved process to calculate withholding amounts
29.09 Order Terminating or Modifying Withholding Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
29.09 Order Terminating or Modifying Withholding Improved signature block for opposing counsel
29.19 Medical Child Support Order Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
30.02 Order on Motion for Child Support Order Clarification Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
30.06 Order Enforcing Child Support With Commitment Suspended Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
30.08 Order Revoking Suspended Commitment - Child Support Improved signature block for opposing counsel
30.08 Order Revoking Suspended Commitment - Child Support Applied subheading throughout template 
30.09 Order Enforcing Child Support Order and for County Jail Commitment Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
30.11 Order for Capias - Child Support Violation Improved signature block for opposing counsel
30.14 Order Enforcing Income Withholding Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
30.14 Order Enforcing Income Withholding Improved signature block for opposing counsel
30.16 Order on Confirmation of Arrearages Improved signature block for opposing counsel
30.26 Order on Petition for Foreign Judgment Enforcement Improved signature block for opposing counsel
30.28 Motion for Child Support Security Applied subheading throughout template 
30.29 Order for Child Support Security Improved signature block for opposing counsel
30.30 Motion for Forfeiture of Security for Failure to Comply With Order Applied subheading throughout template 
30.31 Order for Forfeiture of Security for Failure to Comply With Order Added party approvals checkbox
30.31 Order for Forfeiture of Security for Failure to Comply With Order Applied subheading throughout template 
30.31 Order for Forfeiture of Security for Failure to Comply With Order Improved signature block for opposing counsel
30.36 Order on Stay for Suspension of License - Child Support Improved signature block for opposing counsel
30.37 Order Suspending License [With Stay of Suspension] - Child Support Improved signature block for opposing counsel
30.37 Order Suspending License [With Stay of Suspension] - Child Support Applied subheading throughout template 
30.39 Order Revoking Stay on Suspended License - Child Support Improved signature block for opposing counsel
30.39 Order Revoking Stay on Suspended License - Child Support Applied subheading throughout template 
30.41 Order to [Vacate - Stay] the Order Suspending License - Child Support Applied subheading throughout template 
30.41 Order to [Vacate - Stay] the Order Suspending License - Child Support Improved signature block for opposing counsel
30.45 Order Returning Excess Support Payment Improved signature block for opposing counsel
31.04 Order Enforcing Possession and Access Order with Commitment Suspended Improved signature block for opposing counsel
31.06 Order Revoking Suspended Commitment - Possession - Access Improved signature block for opposing counsel
31.08 Order Clarifying Child [Possession - Access] Order Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
31.09 Order Enforcing Child [Possession - Access] Order with Commitment Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
31.11 Order for Capias - Child Possession - Access Violation Improved signature block for opposing counsel
31.14 Order for Child [Possession - Access] Security Improved signature block for opposing counsel
31.18 Order on Stay for Suspension of License - [Possession - Access] Improved signature block for opposing counsel
31.19 Order Suspending License with Stay of Suspension Improved signature block for opposing counsel
31.21  Order Revoking Stay on Suspended License - [Possession - Access] Improved signature block for opposing counsel
31.23 Order [Vacating - Staying] Order Suspending License Improved signature block for opposing counsel
31.25 Order Issuing Writ of Attachment Improved signature block for opposing counsel
31.29 Order for Writ of Habeas Corpus for Children Improved signature block for opposing counsel
31.30 Order for Return of Child[ren] Improved signature block for opposing counsel
31.43 Order on Petition for Enforcement of Child Custody Improved signature block for opposing counsel
32.02 Order Revoking Suspended Commitment - Marital Property Improved signature block for opposing counsel
32.05 Order Enforcing Division of Property by Contempt with Commitment Improved signature block for opposing counsel
32.05 Order Enforcing Division of Property by Contempt with Commitment Suspended Applied subheading throughout template 
32.14 Order Granting Application for Writ Authorizing Entry and Property Improved signature block for opposing counsel
33.05 Order to Cancel Lis Pendens Improved signature block for opposing counsel
33.07 Order to Expunge Lis Pendens Improved signature block for opposing counsel
34.03 Order Enforcing Spousal Maintenance Improved signature block for opposing counsel
34.07 Order of Withholding for Spousal Maintenance Improved signature block for opposing counsel
34.11 Order Terminating-Modifying Withholding order-Spousal Maintenance Improved signature block for opposing counsel
34.11 Order Terminating-Modifying Order-Writ of Withholding for Spousal Maintenance Applied subheading throughout template 
34.13 Order Confirming Spousal Maintenance Arrearages Applied subheading throughout template 
34.13  Order Confirming Spousal Maintenance Arrearages Improved signature block for opposing counsel
34.15 Order for Payment of Overpaid Spousal Maintenance Improved signature block for opposing counsel
35.04 Order Enforcing Possession and Access Order with Commitment suspended Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
35.04 Temporary Orders - Military Duty - Conservator - No Right to Designate Residence Improved signature block for opposing counsel
35.06 Order Terminating Temporary Orders Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
35.06 Order Terminating Temporary Orders Improved signature block for opposing counsel
35.08 Orders for Additional Periods of Possession and Access Improved signature block for opposing counsel
35.08 Order for Additional Periods of Possession and Access Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
37.04 Order Transferring Suit Improved signature block for opposing counsel
37.06 Order Dismissing Suit Improved signature block for opposing counsel
37.08 Order for Nonsuit and Voluntary Dismissal Improved signature block for opposing counsel
37.09 Joint Motion for Nonsuit and Voluntary Dismissal Improved signature block for opposing counsel
37.13 Order Transferring Venue Improved signature block for opposing counsel
38.07 Temporary Orders in Suit to Adjudicate Parentage Improved signature block for opposing counsel
38.07 Temporary Orders in Suit to Adjudicate Parentage Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
38.09 Order Granting Genetic Testing - Child Support Improved signature block for opposing counsel
38.10 Order Adjudicating Parentage Added date of birth to name change order paragraph.
38.10 Order Adjudicating Parentage Improved signature block for opposing counsel
38.10 Order Adjudicating Parentage Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
38.13 Order Validating Gestational Agreement Improved signature block for opposing counsel
38.13 Order Validating Gestational Agreement Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
38.20 Order for Certified Copy of Order Improved signature block for opposing counsel
39.02 Order of Parental Rights Termination and Adoption of Stepchild[ren] Added date of birth to name change order paragraph.
39.02 Order of Parental Rights Termination and Adoption of Stepchild[ren] Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
39.14 Citation for Notice by Publication Added "Citation" to title to make form easier to find.
39.20 Motion for Appointing Adoption Evaluator Reworded intro to include proposed order
39.21 Order Appointing Adoption Evaluator Reworded to conform with changes to motion
40.02 Order Terminating Parental Rights Improved signature block for opposing counsel
40.02 Order Terminating Parental Rights Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
40.04 Order on Termination of Nongenetic Father Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
40.10 Order Dismissing Termination Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
40.10 Order Dismissing Termination Improved signature block for opposing counsel
40.11 Order Granting Genetic Testing - Termination Suit Improved signature block for opposing counsel
41.01 Original Petition for Adoption of a Child or Children Added date of birth to name change order paragraph.
41.02 Adoption Order Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
41.02 Adoption Order Added date of birth to name change order paragraph.
41.04 Order Recognizing Foreign Adoption Order and Granting Name Change Added date of birth to name change order paragraph.
41.05 Original Petition to Adopt Adult [and for Name Change] Added a jurisdiction paragraph and provisions for name change request. Added "Adoption" subheading for a better break after the parties paragraph.
41.10 Order for Adoption of Adult [and Granting Name Change] Added name change provisions
41.10 Order for Adoption of Adult [and Granting Name Change] Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
42.04 Decree of Annulment Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
42.08 Decree of Annulment of Underage Marriage Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
43.01 Original Petition for Adult Name Change Added multiple driver's licenses
43.02 Order for Name Change Added multiple driver's licenses
43.02 Order Granting Adult Name Change Added date of birth to name change order paragraph.
43.04 Order Granting Child's Name Change Added date of birth to name change order paragraph.
45.15 Order Providing Support for Disabled Child Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
45.30 Declaratory Judgment Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
46.02 Notice of Mediation Referral Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
46.04 Order Sustaining Objection to Referral of Case to Mediation Improved signature block for opposing counsel
46.05 Order of Referral to Mediation Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
46.11 Mediated Settlement Agreement Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
46.11 Mediated Settlement Agreement Added Rights and Duties pdf  
47.01 [Joint] Motion for ADR Scheduling Improved signature block for opposing counsel
47.02 Protective Order for ADR Scheduling Improved signature block for opposing counsel
47.05 Order on Family Violence Objection to Mediation Improved signature block for opposing counsel
47.07 Order on Fees of Appointed Mediator Improved signature block for opposing counsel
47.10 Order Compelling Arbitration Improved signature block for opposing counsel
47.11 [Joint] Motion for Arbitration Referral Improved signature block for opposing counsel
47.12 Agreed Order Referring Suit to Arbitration Improved signature block for opposing counsel
47.15 Arbitration Agreement for Family Law Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
47.20 Order on Fees of Appointed Arbitrator Improved signature block for opposing counsel
48.03 [Agreed] Motion for Continuance - Collaborative Improved signature block for opposing counsel
48.03 [Agreed] Motion for Continuance - Collaborative Improved assembly
48.04 Order Granting Continuance of Case on Collaborative Docket Improved signature block for opposing counsel
48.06 Collaborative Law Participation Agreement Amendment Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
48.07 Agreement to Retain Neutral Professional Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
48.08 Notice of Agreement to Use Collaborative Law Process Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
48.09 Order to Place Case on Collaborative Law Docket Improved signature block for opposing counsel
48.10 Collaborative Family Law 180-Day Status Report Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
48.11 Notice of Conclusion of Collaborative Family Law Process Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
48.12 Notice of Settlement in Collaborative Family Law Process Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
48.13 Collaborative Law Settlement Agreement Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
48.15 Notice of Collaborative Law Procedures Termination Improved signature block for opposing counsel and representative
50.11 Order on Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment Improved signature block for opposing counsel
50.14 Order Granting New Trial Improved signature block for opposing counsel
50.17 Order Granting Judgment Nunc Pro Tunc Improved signature block for opposing counsel
50.20 Order Modifying Judgment Improved signature block for opposing counsel
50.49 Order for Withdrawal of Exhibits Improved signature block for opposing counsel
50.53 Order to Unseal Records Improved signature block for opposing counsel
LOCAL Angelina Co - Joint and Mutual Standing Order on Children, Property, and Conduct Updated to new version of PDF
LOCAL Aransas Co. Standing Orders Updated to new version of PDF
LOCAL Armstrong Co. - Standing Order Regarding Children, Property, and Conduct Updated to new version of PDF
LOCAL Bee Co. Standing Orders Updated to new version of PDF
LOCAL Bell County - Standing Order Regarding Children, Property, and Conduct of the Parties Updated to new version of PDF
LOCAL Motion to Conduct Hearing Via Zoom (Bexar) New local form
LOCAL Brewster Co. Certification Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence New PDF
LOCAL Hudspeth Co. Certification Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence New PDF
LOCAL Jeff Davis Co. Certification Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence New PDF
LOCAL Live Oak Co. Standing Orders Updated to new version of PDF
LOCAL McMullen Co. Standing Orders Updated to new version of PDF
LOCAL Potter Co. - Standing Order Regarding Children, Property, and Conduct Updated to new version of PDF
LOCAL Presidio Co. Certification Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence New PDF
LOCAL Randall Co. - Standing Order Regarding Children, Property, and Conduct Updated to new version of PDF
LOCAL Wichita Co. Certification Regarding Use of Artificial Intelligence New PDF
LOCAL San Patricio Co. Standing Orders Updated to new version of PDF
LOCAL Bexar County Joint Notice of Zoom Hearing by Agreement Improved signature blocks for other attorneys and representatives
local form Notice of In-Person Hearing (Bexar) Added judge's signature line
local form Notice of Zoom Hearing (Bexar) Added judge's signature line
local form Notice of Setting in Presiding Court (Bexar) Added judge's signature line
local form Ector Co. 446th District Court Certificate of Conference New PDF
  All Motions Added Guadalupe County Certificate of Conference
  Child support calculator Added instruction reminder to update percentage if the amount has been changed from the guidelines calculation
all orders Approval signature blocks Other attorneys and representatives signature blocks are consistent and more efficiently handle representative approvals
local form Atascosa County Standing Orders Updated to new version of PDF
LOCAL Standing Orders in Family Law Cases (Wichita) New PDF
Menu # Title Details
1.01 Permanent Guardian Intake - blank Improved formatting
1.02 Temporary Guardian Intake - blank Improved formatting
2.03 Order Appointing Guardian With Full Authority Improved signature block for opposing counsel
2.04 Order Appointing Guardian With Limited Authority Improved signature block for opposing counsel
3.02 Order Appointing Temporary Guardian Improved signature block for opposing counsel
3.05 Order Appointing Temporary Guardian Pending Contest Improved signature block for opposing counsel
13.15 Application to Close Estate and Discharge Guardian (1204.152) New form
14.04 Order Approving Resignation and Appointing Successor Guardian Improved signature block for opposing counsel
14.06 Order Appointing Successor Guardian Improved signature block for opposing counsel
Menu # Title Details
4.1 Demand for Repayment Added line style address of property
4.2 Demand for Payment and Notice of Intent to Accelerate Added line style address of property
4.3 Notice - Acceleration of Home Equity Loan Added line style address of property
4.4 Letter Transmitting Notice of Acceleration and Notice of Foreclosure Added line style address of property
4.5 Notice - Default on Home Equity Loan Added line style address of property
4.6 Notice of Acceleration Added line style address of property
4.7 Notice of Acceleration of Maturity and Foreclosure Notice Letter Added line style address of property
6.2 Letter - Notice of Foreclosure Added line style property of address
6.3 Notice of Foreclosure Sale Added line style address of property
6.5 Letter to Title Company Added line style address of property
6.6 Letter to UCC Search Service Added line style address of property
6.7 Letter to Tax Jurisdiction Requesting Tax Certificate Added line style address of property
6.9 Letter Confirming Loan Referral Added line style address of property
8.5 Notice of Reposted Foreclosure Sale Added line style address of property
11.3 Notice - Demand for Rent Proceeds Added line style address of property
11.5 Waiver of Default Rights Added line style address of property
12.1 Offer to Accept Collateral in Satisfaction Added line style address of property
12.2 Objection to Lender's Proposal to Accept Collateral in Satisfaction Added line style address of property
12.3 Consent by Debtor of Collateral Acceptance Added line style address of property
12.4 Notification of Disposition of Collateral Added line style address of property
Menu # Title Details
2.02 Probate of Will Intake Worksheet - blank Improved formatting
2.02 Probate of Will Intake Worksheet Improved wording for dissolutions after Will's execution
2.03 Intestate Intake Worksheet - blank Improved formatting
4.06 Order for Emergency Intervention - Protection and Storage of Property Made the court's orders optional
4.11 Application to Limit Spouse's Right to Control Burial or Cremation  New form
4.12 Order Limiting Surviving Spouse's Control of Burial and Designating Authorized Person New form
5.25 Texas MERP Authorization and Certification (Medical) Updated PDF 
6.01 Application for Probate of Will- Ind Exec. (Sec. 401.001) Improved wording for dissolutions after Will's execution
6.01 Application for Probate of Will - Independent Executor (Sec. 401.001) Added option to include state and charity beneficiaries
6.02 Order Admitting Will to Probate (Sec. 401.001) Improved wording for dissolutions after Will's execution
6.02 Order Admitting Will to Probate (Sec. 401.001) Added option to include state and charity beneficiaries
6.02 Order Admitting Will to Probate (Sec. 401.001) Changed residence of the decedent to domicile
6.03 Application for Probate of Will-Ind Exec by Agreement (Sec. 401.002(a)) Improved wording for dissolutions after Will's execution
6.03 Application for Probate of Will - Ind. Executor by Agreement (Sec. 401.002a) Added option to include state and charity beneficiaries
6.04 Order Admitting Will to Probate (Sec. 401.002a) Improved wording for dissolutions after Will's execution
6.04 Order Admitting Will to Probate (Sec. 401.002a) Changed residence of the decedent to domicile
6.04 Order Admitting Will to Probate (Sec. 401.002a) Added option to include state and charity beneficiaries
6.05 Application for Probate of Will Ind. Administrator by Agreement (Sec. 401.002b) Improved wording for dissolutions after Will's execution
6.05 Application for Probate of Will Ind. Administrator by Agreement (Sec. 401.002b) Added option to include state and charity beneficiaries
6.06 Order Admitting Will to Probate (Sec. 401.002b) Improved wording for dissolutions after Will's execution
6.06 Order Admitting Will to Probate (Sec. 401.002b) Changed residence of the decedent to domicile
6.06 Order Admitting Will to Probate (Sec. 401.002b) Added option to include state and charity beneficiaries
6.07 Application for Probate of Will - Designated Administrator (Sec. 254.006) Improved wording for dissolutions after Will's execution
6.07 Application for Probate of Will - Designated Administrator (Sec. 254.006) Added option to include state and charity beneficiaries
6.08 Order Admitting Will to Probate (Sec. 254.006) Improved wording for dissolutions after Will's execution
6.08 Order Admitting Will to Probate (Sec. 254.006) Changed residence of the decedent to domicile
6.08 Order Admitting Will to Probate (254.006) Added option to include state and charity beneficiaries
7.01 Application for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary (Dependent) Improved wording for dissolutions after Will's execution
7.01 Application for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary (Dependent) Added option to include state and charity beneficiaries
7.02 Order Admitting Will to Probate and Granting Letters Testamentary (Dependent) Improved wording for dissolutions after Will's execution
7.02 Order Admitting Will to Probate and Granting Letters Testamentary (Dependent) Changed residence of the decedent to domicile
7.02 Order Admitting Will to Probate (Dependent) Added option to include state and charity beneficiaries
8.02 Order Granting Letters of Dependent Administration (Intestate) Changed residence of the decedent to domicile
8.04 Judgment Determining Heirship and Granting Letters of Administration (Intestate) Changed residence of the decedent to domicile
8.06 Judgment Determining Heirship & Granting Letters of Indep. Admin. (Intestate) Changed residence of the decedent to domicile
8.08 Order Granting Letters of Independent Administration (Intestate) Changed residence of the decedent to domicile
8.13 Statement of Facts (Intestate) Made question and question help more clear on question checkbox to include a statement of no debts (heirship proceeding).
9.01 Application for Temporary Administration Improved wording for dissolutions after Will's execution
9.01 Application for Temporary Administration Added option to include state and charity beneficiaries
9.02 Order Appointing Temporary Administrator Changed residence of the decedent to domicile
9.02 Order Appointing Temporary Administrator Added option to include state and charity beneficiaries
10.01 Application for Probate of Will as Muniment of Title Improved wording for dissolutions after Will's execution
10.01 Application for Probate of Will as Muniment of Title Added option to include state and charity beneficiaries
10.03 Order Admitting Will to Probate as Muniment of Title Changed residence of the decedent to domicile
10.03 Order Admitting Will to Probate as Muniment of Title Added option to include state and charity beneficiaries
11.01 Application for Probate of Will and for Letters of Administration (Dependent) Improved wording for dissolutions after Will's execution
11.01 Application for Probate of Will and for Letters of Administration (Dependent) Added option to include state and charity beneficiaries
11.02 Order Admitting Will to Probate and Granting Letters of Administration Improved wording for dissolutions after Will's execution
11.02 Order Admitting Will to Probate and for Letters of Administration (Dependent) Added option to include state and charity beneficiaries
12.02 Affidavit Regarding Identity of Heirs Improved gathering of witness details
12.02 Affidavit Concerning Identity of Heirs Made signature of heir optional, with additional q help explaining that title companies often require this information
15.01 Proof of Death and Other Facts (Testate)  Improved wording for dissolutions after Will's execution
15.01 Proof of Death and Other Facts (Testate)  Removed Proof Addendum Qualifications from form and added as an attachment
15.01 Proof of Death and Other Facts (Testate) Added option to include state and charity beneficiaries
15.01 Proof of Death and Other Facts (Testate) Broadened use for designated administrator
15.02 Prove Up Questions (Testate) Improved wording for dissolutions after Will's execution
15.02 Prove Up Questions (Testate) Broadened use for administrator
15.03 Proof of Death and Other Facts (Testate)  Removed Proof Addendum Qualifications from form and added as an attachment
15.05 Proof of Death and Other Facts (Testate)  Removed Proof Addendum Qualifications from form and added as an attachment
15.07 Proof of Death and Other Facts (Muniment of Title) Improved wording for dissolutions after Will's execution
15.07 Proof of Death and Other Facts (Testate)  Removed Proof Addendum Qualifications from form and added as an attachment
15.07 Proof of Death and Other Facts (Muniment of Title) Added option to include state and charity beneficiaries
15.08 Prove Up Questions (Muniment of Title) Improved wording for dissolutions after Will's execution
15.09 Proof of Death and Other Facts (Testate)  Removed Proof Addendum Qualifications from form and added as an attachment
15.15 Proof Addendum Qualifications New form, made from language previously in the Proof of Death 
17.08 Application for Family Allowance and Order of No Administration New form
17.09 Order for Family Allowance and No Administration New form
27.32 Holographic Will - Proof of Handwriting [and Other Facts] Improved wording for dissolutions after Will's execution
35.38 Abstract for Application for Probate Action New Form
All Orders Judge's signature Modified from JUDGE PRESIDING to PRESIDING JUDGE
OIS Probate of Will Intake Changed language regarding Decedent's marital status from "divorced" to "dissolved"
OIS Intestate/Heirship/Small Estate Intake Changed language regarding Decedent's marital status from "divorced" to "dissolved"
Volume Wide Name of Decedent field Increased character limit
Menu # Title Details
10.5 TREC 9-16 Unimproved Property Contract Improved calculation and general assembly
11.4 TREC 41-3 Loan Assumption Addendum Updated to new version of PDF
11.22 TREC 39-9 Amendment to Contract Updated to new version of PDF
Menu # Title Details
4.8 Letter of Instruction - GST Improved language for a single settlor
10.1 Simple Revocable Trust Improved paragraph references, removed default for successor trustee
Menu # Title Details
  Spouse's Statutory Declaration of Guardian Improved signature lines
1.1 Wills Intake Improved instructions for entering executors.
2.1 Simple Will   Improved instructions for entering executors.
2.1 Simple Will - Spouse Improved instructions for entering executors.
2.21 Will Cover Page Improved assembly with option for blank lines for execution date
2.22 Letter of Instruction New blank letter of instruction to executor regarding recipients of bequests
4.1 Statutory Durable Power of Attorney Improved signature lines
  Spouse's Statutory Durable Power of Attorney Improved signature lines
4.3 Certification of Durable Power of Attorney by Agent Improved signature lines
  Spouse's Certification of Durable Power of Attorney by Agent Improved signature lines
4.5 Medical Power of Attorney and Designation of Health Care Agent Improved signature lines
  Spouse's Medical Power of Attorney and Designation of Health Care Agent Improved signature lines
4.7 Statutory Declaration of Guardian Improved signature lines
4.8 Statutory Declaration for Mental Health Treatment Improved signature lines
  Spouse's Statutory Declaration for Mental Health Treatment Improved signature lines
4.9 Declaration Regarding Anatomical Gifts Improved signature lines
  Spouse's Declaration Regarding Anatomical Gifts Improved signature lines
4.10 Appointment for Disposition of Remains Improved signature lines
  Spouse's Appointment for Disposition of Remains Improved signature lines
  Spouse's HIPAA Release and Authorization Improved signature lines
4.13 Revocation of Power of Attorney Improved signature lines
4.14 Mutual Consent Agreement Improved signature lines
4.18 Limited Power of Attorney Improved signature lines
4.20 Notary Log for Contemporaneous Estate Planning Document Execution Improved signature lines
  Spouse's Notary Log for Contemporaneous Estate Planning Document Execution Improved signature lines

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