D. N. v. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

Summary

The Texas Court of Appeals, Third District, granted appellant D. N.’s motion for an extension of time to file her brief in an accelerated parental-rights termination appeal. The court ordered counsel to file the brief by December 18, 2022, and warned that failure to do so could result in a show-cause order regarding contempt.

Holdings

1. The court granted appellant's motion for extension and ordered counsel to file appellant's brief by December 18, 2022.
2. If the brief is not filed by December 18, 2022, counsel may be required to show cause why he should not be held in contempt of court.

Questions Presented

1. Whether appellant should receive an extension of time to file her appellate brief in an accelerated parental-rights appeal.

Disposition

other