Texas Family Code

§ 6.709 — TEMPORARY ORDERS DURING APPEAL

FA § 6.709Title 1. THE MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIP · Part C. DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE · Ch. 6. SUIT FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE · Art. H. TRIAL AND APPEAL

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(a)In a suit for dissolution of a marriage, on the motion of a party or on the court's own motion, after notice and hearing, the trial court may render a temporary order as considered equitable and necessary for the preservation of the property and for the protection of the parties during an appeal, including an order directed toward one or both parties:

(1)requiring the support of either spouse;

(2)requiring the payment of reasonable and necessary attorney's fees, court costs, and expenses;

(3)appointing a receiver for the preservation and protection of the property of the parties;

(4)awarding one spouse exclusive occupancy of the parties' residence pending the appeal;

(5)enjoining a party from dissipating or transferring the property awarded to the other party in the trial court's property division; or

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Legislative history

Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 421 (S.B. 1237), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017. Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 593 (H.B. 2524), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2025.