TARRANT COUNTY, TX
IV-D Courts
Frequently Asked Questions
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When is my court date? |
You should receive a letter from the Office of the Attorney General or Domestic Relations Office with the court date or served with a show cause that has the date. |
| What if I need a translator? | Please contact the Court Coordinator. |
| Where do I park? | There is metered parking on the streets around the courthouse or you may park in the parking garage. |
| Do I need an attorney? | That is up to you. The Office of the Attorney General and/or Domestic Relations Office does not represent either party, and therefore you must decide how you need to proceed to protect your interests and the interests of your child. |
| Will the Judge hear my case today? | This depends on the type of case and what needs to be heard. You have the right to ask to see the Judge. |
| What do I need to bring to court? | Income documentation, health insurance information and any other information that is important to your case. |
| Can I bring my children? | NO. |
| What if I need to reset my case? | Call whichever OAG or DRO office that is handling your case. |
| What if I want to close my case? | You need to contact the office that handles your case to see if it can be closed. The court cannot close your case. |
| When I call the Office of the Attorney General, I cannot get through to anyone? | We are not part of the Office of the Attorney General; we cannot help you with this. |
