Texas Family Code - Section 85.064. Transfer Of Protective Order
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§ 85.064. TRANSFER OF PROTECTIVE ORDER. (a) If a
protective order was rendered before the filing of a suit for
dissolution of marriage or suit affecting the parent-child
relationship or while the suit is pending as provided by Section
85.062, the court that rendered the order may, on the motion of a
party or on the court's own motion, transfer the protective order to
the court having jurisdiction of the suit if the court makes the
finding prescribed by Subsection (c).
(b) If a protective order that affects a party's right to
possession of or access to a child is rendered after the date a
final order was rendered in a suit affecting the parent-child
relationship, on the motion of a party or on the court's own motion,
the court may transfer the protective order to the court of
continuing, exclusive jurisdiction if the court makes the finding
prescribed by Subsection (c).
(c) A court may transfer a protective order under this
section if the court finds that the transfer is:
(1) in the interest of justice; or
(2) for the safety or convenience of a party or a
witness.
(d) The transfer of a protective order under this section
shall be conducted according to the procedures provided by Section
155.207.
(e) Except as provided by Section 81.002, the fees or costs
associated with the transfer of a protective order shall be paid by
the movant.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1193, § 16, eff. Sept. 1,
1997.
Section: 85.025 85.026 85.041 85.042 85.061 85.062 85.063 85.064 85.065 86.001 86.0011 86.002 86.003 86.004 86.005
Last modified: August 11, 2007
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