Morris County, TX
All 3 county-scoped rules
Every published instrument scoped to Morris County, newest effective date first. 1 region-wide and 1,248 statewide instruments also apply here — search all three layers together. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
Published rules, newest effective date first
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Morris County Probate Court - Court Policy Regarding Pro Se Applicants
Morris County Probate Court policy on pro se (self-represented) applicants: a person may represent only themselves and, under Texas law, only a licensed attorney may represent third parties, so applicants for letters testamentary, letters of administration, determinations of heirship and guardianships must be represented by counsel; with frequently asked questions and the procedure and required documents for a pro se applicant who is the sole beneficiary to probate a will as a muniment of title.
Standing Order Regarding Children, Property, and Conduct of the Parties in Family Law Cases Filed in Camp, Morris and Titus Counties (76th/276th District Courts; effective January 25, 2023)
Standing order of the 76th and 276th District Courts for every family law case filed in Camp, Morris and Titus Counties (effective January 25, 2023): no disruption of children (no removal from Texas, no change of school, no hiding a child or changing its abode, no disturbing its peace); conduct of the parties (no vulgar or threatening communications in any form including social media, no harassing calls or messages, no diverting mail); preservation of property and use of funds in a divorce (thirteen prohibited acts from concealing or encumbering property to terminating utilities); the parties' duty to furnish net-resource information and two years of tax returns, a financial statement and pay stubs where child support is at issue; personal and business records; insurance; the specific authorizations for ordinary business, attorney's fees and living expenses; service with the petition and the fourteen-day mutual TRO / temporary-injunction effect; the priority of protective orders; encouragement of amicable settlement; and mandatory mediation before any contested final hearing or trial.
Emergency Standing Order Regarding Possession Schedule During School Closures (76th/276th District Courts; filed March 18, 2020)
Emergency standing order of the 76th and 276th District Courts on possession of children when schools close because of an epidemic or pandemic: the original published school schedule controls possession and access in all instances; a person in possession who is not entitled under that schedule must return the child immediately; three examples (spring break followed by cancelled classes; weekday possession during the regular term continues while school is closed; extended summer possession follows the original schedule if closures run into summer); a warning that disobeying a possession order may bring contempt - up to six months in jail, a fine of up to $500 per violation, and a judgment for attorney's fees and court cost.