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Court Approval for Nonparent Adult Caregiver Authorization Guide
TexasLawHelp.org
Free forms and instructions for requesting court permission to execute an Authorization Agreement for a Nonparent Adult Caregiver when a child is already subject to a court case or order.
How to get help
Identify the court with continuing jurisdiction and obtain the existing orders, complete the request and proposed approval order with the case caption, secure the agreeing signatures, file in the existing case, give any required notice, attend or submit for the court's review as directed, and execute the authorization agreement only after approval.
Who this service helps
Court permission is required before the agreement is signed when a prior custody or support order exists, a custody case is pending, or a court has continuing exclusive jurisdiction. One or both signing parents or the proposed adult caregiver may file the request.
Where this service is available
Service area: People handling eligible Texas legal matters, including residents and court users in Central Texas.
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Location and contact
TX
Source and verification
Source: Public-source listing
Cost / fees
TexasLawHelp states that its public information and forms are free and not for sale; filing, service, copying, records, notary, or legal-service costs may apply when relevant.
About this service
The guide explains continuing jurisdiction, who may file, the request and proposed order, required signatures, filing, notice, and the court process under Texas Family Code Chapter 34.
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