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It is best to have a lawyer. The lawyer Referral Service (817-336-4101) can refer you to a private lawyer. If you are low income, you may qualify for help from Legal Aid (1-800-394-9734) . Regardless of income, you may obtain free legal advice at Legal Aid’s Free Evening Legal Clinic (817-336-3943) or the Texas Advocacy Project (1-800-777- 3247) . If you choose to represent yourself, you will be responsible for understanding the law and protecting your rights.  \nHow do I ask for the quick return of a child?  \nIf you have the legal right to possession of a child, you can ask for the quick return of that child by filing a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus to Return Child with the Court.  \nCan I file a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus to Return Child in Tarrant County?  \nYou may file a Petition if:  \n1. A valid court order gives you the right to have the child; and  \n2. You have a certified copy of the order; and  \n3. The child is in Tarrant County or the order was signed by a Tarrant County Court.  \nYou may also file a Petition if:  \n1. There are no court orders and no court case has been filed about the child; and  \n2. You are a parent of the child; and  \n3. The child is being kept by someone  \nwho is not the child’s parent; and  \n4. The child is in Tarrant County.  \nWhat happens after I file my Petition?  \nYou will present your Petition to a Judge. If you meet the above legal requirements, the Judge may sign a Writ of Habeas Corpus or Order to Appear.  \nWhat is a Writ of Habeas Corpus?  \nA Writ of Habeas Corpus is a court order to the person in possession of a child to appear in court with the child for a contested hearing.  \nAn Order to Appear is a court order to the person in possession of the child to appear in court without the child for a contested hearing.  \nThe person in possession of the child is called the Respondent. The Respondent must be served with the court order by a constable or sheriff.  \nWhen is the contested hearing?  \nThe contested hearing is usually held within 1-5 days after the Respondent is served with a Writ of Habeas Corpus or Order to Appear.  \nWhat happens at the contested hearing?  \nThe Judge decides whether or not the child should be returned to you.  \nWhat if I believe the child will be hurt or removed from Texas before the contested hearing?  \nIf you believe the child is in immediate danger or will be removed from Texas by the Respondent before a hearing can beheld, you may ask the Court to sign a Writ of Attachment.  \nInstructions for Writ of Habeas Corpus/Writ of Attachment Page 1 of 5  \nWhat is a Writ of Attachment?  \nA Writ of Attachment is an emergency court order to law enforcement to immediately pick up a child and deliver the child to you or other appropriate person or agency (such as Child Protective Services) until a hearing can be held by the Court.  \nHow do I ask for a Writ of Attachment?  \nIf you meet the requirements listed above to file a Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus, you may ask for a Writ of Attachment by checking the appropriate box on page 2 of your Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. You must also complete and file an Affidavit in Support of Request for Writ of Attachment.  \nWhen can a Court order a Writ of Attachment?  \nOnly when the Court believes that the child is in immediate danger or will be removed from Texas before the contested hearing can be held. i.e.  \nPetition for Writ of Habeas Corpus to Return Child and Request for Writ of Attachment  \nForms attached for you to use:  \n• Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus to Return Child  \n• Affidavit in Support of Request for Writ of Attachment (use only if asking for a Writ of Attachment)  \n• Out-of-State P","cbCaiqD48kTBOeLT","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqD48kTBOeLT","pdf",2172455,20,"English","# How to Ask for the Quick Return of a Child\n## Petition requirements in Tarrant County\n## What happens after you file\n## Writ of Habeas Corpus and Order to Appear\n## Contested hearing timeline and decision\n## Writ of Attachment: emergency pickup\n## How to request a Writ of Attachment\n## Affidavit guidance in support of Writ of Attachment\n## Step-by-step instructions and forms","[{\"question\":\"What paperwork do I file to request the quick return of a child?\",\"answer\":\"File a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus to Return Child with the Court. 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