Sugar Land, TX Temporary Orders Lawyer

Temporary Orders in Texas: What You Need to Know

What is a Temporary Order?

Often enacted early in the divorce proceedings, a temporary order tells the parties what they can and cannot do while the case is still pending. For example, if the divorcing couple has young children, a temporary order may be entered to deal with visitation rights and child support obligations. Alternatively, a temporary order may be put into place to restrict what the parties can do with marital assets. The temporary order will remain in place until a final ruling is made. A temporary order may be reached through the parties’ informal agreement, mediation, or after a hearing before a judge. 

Why are Temporary Orders Necessary?

Unfortunately, the family law process can be slow—sometimes frustratingly so. The more fiercely contested a case, the longer it is likely to take for a final resolution. A contested divorce or contested custody case could take months (or even years) to reach a final resolution. 

Texas allows temporary orders to help ensure that the parties can get through the process while the case is pending. This protects the parties and helps to facilitate a resolution. Temporary orders are especially important when children are involved. Indeed, a temporary custody or visitation order can create much needed, if temporary, stability for the child. 

How Do I Get a Temporary Order?

In Texas, If an informal agreement regarding a temporary order cannot be reached, the temporary order hearing takes place before a family law judge. Similar to other legal proceedings, the judge will review evidence. In temporary order cases, testimony is often the primary form of evidence—though other evidence, such as written communications, medical records, or financial records, may also be important. 

A temporary order hearing will likely take place relatively early on in your case. Notably, temporary order hearings are relatively short. You will not have much time to make your case—it is crucial that you are properly prepared. Our Sugar Land, TX temporary order lawyers can help you put together all relevant evidence so that you are in the best position to get a temporary order that is in your favor. 

Do Courts Always Rule the Same Way in the Final Order?

No. A temporary order does not require the court to rule the same way at the final trial. Additional evidence or a change in circumstances may determine a different final outcome.  Still, temporary orders are extremely important—they provide insight into the preliminary thinking of the court. For instance, a parent who receives primary custody rights as part of a temporary order is more likely to receive primary custody in the final decision. Still, temporary orders do not guarantee any final result. 

How Our Sugar Land, TX Temporary Order Attorneys Can Help

Our entire practice is focused on family law. Founded by Mary E. Ramos, a Texas Board Certified family law attorney, the Ramos Law Group, PLLC is committed to finding low-conflict, effective solutions for our clients. If a temporary order is appropriate in your case, we are ready to take action to help you get the right one. When you call our Sugar Land, TX law office, you will speak to an experienced family lawyer who will:  

• Conduct a completely confidential review of your family law case;
• Answer questions and explain if and how a temporary order can help; 
• Take immediate action to get you the right temporary protection; and
• Devise a comprehensive legal strategy designed to get you the best final outcome. 

By definition, temporary orders are just that—temporary. While they are both a necessary and useful tool, they are not a long-term answer. Still, a temporary order is often an important indicator of the strength or weakness of a case and can provide both temporary protection and can serve as a basis for building a strong, successful legal claim.

Speak to Our Sugar Land, TX Temporary Order Attorneys Today

At the Ramos Law Group, PLLC, our Texas family lawyers are compassionate, experienced advocates for clients. We will protect your rights, your family, and your future. If you need a temporary order, we are here to help. For a confidential initial case evaluation, please contact our legal team right away. We represent clients all over Fort Bend County.