This form applies to decisions of associate judges. It is not suitable as an objection to the findings of a master in chancery as contemplated by Tex. R. Civ. P. 171.
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Include the following notice if a minor is named in the caption or if the request contains other unredacted sensitive data. See § 6 of the Introduction in volume 1 of this manual concerning protection of sensitive data in filed documents. |
NOTICE: THIS DOCUMENT
CONTAINS SENSITIVE DATA
[Caption. See § 3 of the Introduction in volume 1 of this manual.]
Request for De Novo Hearing
This Request for De Novo Hearing is brought by [name], [Petitioner/Respondent/Intervenor] in this case, who shows in support:
On [date] a [hearing/trial] was held in this case before the Associate Judge.
On [date] [name] received notice of the [substance of the Associate Judge’s report/rendition of the Associate Judge’s temporary order] by [oral statement in open court/copy of the [written report/temporary order] delivered in open court/certified mail/facsimile transmission/email].
Pursuant to section 201.015 of the Texas Family Code, [name] requests a de novo hearing on the following issues: [specify the issues that will be presented to the referring court].
The Court should reform the [order recommended/temporary order rendered] by the Associate Judge and [grant/deny] [all [include if applicable: temporary] relief requested in [name]’s prior pleadings/the following relief: [specify]].
[Name] prays the Court set a de novo hearing on this matter within thirty days after the filing of this request.
[Name]
Attorney for [name]
State Bar No.:
[Email address]
[Address]
[Telephone]
[Fax]
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For certificate of service, see form 21-11. |