As many schools are closing for the state of emergency due to the coronavirus, we understand that this also causes stress on families and their custody agreements.
You may be asking; “What does the family court have in place for state of emergency custody agreements in Tarrant county?” “Does the Fort Worth Family Code have rules in place for school cancellations?” “Since my child is with me for spring break do they stay with me the entire extension?” “Who does my child go with during the Coronavirus (COVID-19)?”
“It is also the policy of the above courts that even though some school districts are “extending” spring breaks because of COVID-19, spring break possession ends according to the previously scheduled spring break as set fourth in the school calendar for the applicable school district. ” – POLICIES OF THE 231ST, 233RD, 322ND, 324TH, AND 325TH DISTRICT COURTS AS TO CANCELLATION OF DOCKETS DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
The court and the county want what is best for all parties involved to be safe and healthy. Many schools have plans being implemented in have online education during the next two weeks. Because of this the primary residence of the child should be considered their “school”.
Below you will find the pleadings in places for District Courts 231st, 233rd, 332nd, 324th, and 325th:
“POLICIES OF THE 231ST, 233RD, 322ND, 324TH, AND 325TH DISTRICT COURTS AS TO CANCELLATION OF DOCKETS DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), it is the policy of the 231st District Court, and the 233rd District Court, the 322nd District Court, the 324th District Court, and the 325th District Court as well as their respective Associate Judge courts and the Child Protection Court are cancelling all dockets beginning on Monday, March 16, 2020 through April 1, 2020. The only matters that will be heard are extraordinary relief TROs, protective orders, removal hearings, status review and permanency review hearings, writs of habeas corpus and/or attachments, adoptions, and child support bond releases.
It is also the policy of the above courts that even though some school districts are “extending” spring breaks because of COVID-19, spring break possession ends according to the previously scheduled spring break as set fourth in the school calendar for the applicable school district.
The Child Protection Court instructional meeting currently scheduled on March 20, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. is also cancelled.
Even though Judge Bennett’s policy will differ from those set forth above, Judge Bennett does agree with the policy of the other District Courts as to spring break possession periods. It is our understanding Judge Bennett will issue her own orders regarding her docket as to all other issues.”
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