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Temerary Orders: There may be a need for court orders between the date the divorce is filed and granted. You may need a temporary restraining order (TRO) and temporary injunction to prevent the transfer or disposition of property and/or to prevent harassment. A TRO and a temporary injunction give the same relief which, often times is intended to maintain the "status quo" and preserve property. A TRO is only good for 14 days, and is granted without notice to your spouse or a hearing. A temporary injunction is granted after notice and hearing (or agreement), and remains in effect until your divorce is granted. Realistically, temporary injunctions are routinely granted upon request, and are made mutual as to the parties. Temporary orders may also be needed to determine which spouse shall remain in the family home, payment of bills, conservatorship (custody) and support of the children, attorney's fees, and the filing of inventories, production of documents, and other matters. If you have obtained a Temporary Restraining Order or requested a hearing for temporary orders, the Court will set a hearing to occur within days of the date of filing. If an agreement is not reached with your spouse concerning temporary matters before the scheduled hearing, it will be necessary for you to appear in Court at that time and give testimony. Your lawyer will give you a form entitled "Financial Information Statement" for use at that hearing, and will explain to you what your court appearance may be like. In Dallas and Ft. Worth, a special judge called a "Master" or "Associate Judge" will hear evidence and make the appropriate orders. The article "Your Day in Court" explains what you can expect in Court either at a temporary orders hearing or at the final trial. |
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