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You were just served. Here’s where to start.

A TRO, a protective order, or papers you weren’t expecting — and a deadline you didn’t choose. These 12 guides cover what’s actually in front of you right now.

• Should You File a Counter-Petition? What Being Served Does and Doesn’t Limit — Sep 4, 2026
• The Standing Order Came With Your Citation — Here’s What You Can’t Do Now — Sep 4, 2026
• You’ve Been Served in Texas: The 20-Day Answer Deadline and What Happens If You Miss It — Sep 4, 2026
• How to Request a Temporary Orders Hearing in Your Texas Family Law Case — Jul 17, 2026
• Family Violence Findings and Child Custody in Texas: What Family Code 153.004 Actually Does — Jul 16, 2026
• Served with a Protective Order in Texas? Here’s What to Do Next — Jul 16, 2026
• How to Respond to a Temporary Restraining Order in Your Texas Family Law Case — Jun 9, 2026
• What Happens If You Don’t Show Up to Your Texas Family Law Hearing — May 23, 2026
• How to File a Response to a Motion in Texas Family Court — May 21, 2026
• What to Expect When CPS Gets Involved in Your Texas Family Law Case — May 20, 2026
• Temporary Orders in Texas Family Law: The Hearing Most Pro Se Litigants Underestimate — Apr 22, 2026
• Motion to Set Aside Default Judgement – Texas Family law — Jul 21, 2022