in Re Callie Sheard

• Court: Court of Appeals of Texas
• Decided: December 7, 2015
• Docket: 01-15-01027-CV
• Status: Published

Opinion

ACCEPTED 01-15-01027-CV FIRST COURT OF APPEALS HOUSTON, TEXAS 12/7/2015 2:03:30 PM CHRISTOPHER PRINE CLERK

No. 0 1- 11- t)JOd 7 -0v FILED IN 1st COURT OF APPEALS IN THE COURT OF APPEALS AT HOUSTON, TEXAS HOUSTON, TEXAS 12/7/2015 2:03:30 PM CHRISTOPHER A. PRINE Clerk

CALLIE SHEARD, Relator,

vs.

THE HONORABLE GLENN DEVLIN, JUDGE OF THE 313TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, Respondent.

PETITION FOR WRIT OF MANDAMUS

LAW OFFICE OF JOHN E. CHOATE, JR. 116WLEWIS CONROE, TX 77301 Lauren@ConroeLawOffice.com Tel (936) 441-2999 Fax (936) 78 5670

. CHOATE, Texas Bar No. 00793503 LAUREN H. ALLEN Texas Bar No. 24080764

ORAL ARGUMENT REQUESTED IDENTITY OF PARTIES AND COUNSEL

Pursuant to Tex. R. App. Proc. 52.3(a), Relator offers the following list of parties to

this case and counsel for the parties:

Respondent: THE HONORABLE GLENN DEVLIN JUDGE OF THE 313TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS Chris Daniel, District Clerk P.O.Box4651 Houston, TX 77210- 4651 Relator: CALLIE SHEARD

Counsel for Relator: Lauren H. Allen Law Office of John E. Choate, Jr. Lauren@ConroeLawOffice.com SBN: 24080764 116 W. Lewis Conroe, TX 77301 Phone: 936-441-2999 Fax: 936-788-5670

Real Party in Interest: Ronald and Judy O'Dell Counsel for Real Party in Gary M. Polland · Interest: 2211 Norfolk, Suite 920 Houston, TX 77046 Phone: (713) 621-6335 Fax: (713) 622-6334

Real Party in Interest: Juli Crow Attorney Ad Litem for Child P.O. Box 10152 Houston, TX 77206 Fax: (713) 422-2389

i TABLE OF CONTENTS

IDENTITY OF PARTIES AND COUNSEL .................................................................... .i

TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................. .ii

INDEX OF AUTHORITIES ........................................................................................... .iv

STATEMENT OF THE CASE ......... ;................................................................................ 1

STATEMENT OF JURISIDICTION ................................................................................ 1

ISSUES PRESENTED ..................................................................................................... 2

STATEMENT OF FACTS ............................................................................................... .3

STATEMENT REGARDING ORAL ARGUMENT ....................................................... 5

ARGUMENT AND AUTHORITIES ................................................................................ 6

I. THE STANDARD OF REVIEW FOR OBTAINING MANDAMUS RELIEF .......................................................................................................... 6

II. MANDAMUS RELIEF IS APPROPRIATE IN THIS CASE BECAUSE THE TRIAL COURT HAS THE DUTY PURSUANT TO SECTION 155.201(b) OF THE TEXAS FAMILY CODE TO TRANSFER THE UNDERLYING CASE TO MONTGOMERY COUNTY...................................................................................................... 7

A. f5!~io\ fb)s;p{h~ ~~~i:n11YTt~~~~.~.~~~~~~.'.~.~~~.~~~ .................... 1 B. The O'Dells failed to timely present a controverting affidavit pursuant to Section 155.204 of the Texas Family Code ........................... 8

(l)No controverting affidavit was on file as of . November 16, 2015 ........................................................................ 8

(2)The O'Dells' "affidavit" wholly fails to meet Section 155.204(d) of the Texas Family Code ............................ 10

III. THE TRIAL COURT ABUSED ITS DISCRETION IN APPOINTING THE ATTORNEY ADLITEMFOR THE CHILD .................................... 11 11 A. The trial court abused its discretion.in signing the November 10, 2015 order appointing the ad Litem, without proper notice and hearing ............................................................................................. 11

B. The trial court abused its discretion in allowing the O'Dells to argue first on November 17, 2015 ...................................................... 12

C. Because the transfer was mandatory, the trial court abused its discretion in appointing the amicus attorney ..................................... 13

PRAYER FOR RELIEF .................................................................................................. 15

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE ........................................................................................ 16

VERIFICATION .............................................................................................................. 17

TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR APPENDICES .............................................................. 18

111 INDEX OF AUTHORITIES

Cases:

Fitzgerald v. Fitzgerald, 2013 Tex. App. LEXIS 710, 6-7 (Tex.App.-Houston [14th Dist.] 2013) (no pet.) ............................................................................................................ 11, 13

In re Cerberus Capital Mgmt., L.P., 164 S.W.3d 379, 382 (Tex. 2005) ........................................................................... 6

In re Leder, 263 S.W.3d 283, 285 (Tex.App.-Houston [1st Dist.] 2007, orig. proceeding) .. 6, 7

In re Prudential Ins. Co. ofAm., 148 S.W.3d 124, 135-36 (Tex. 2004) ........................................................................ 6

Proffer v. Yates, 734 S.W.2d 671, 673 (Tex. 1987)........................................................................... 7

Silverman v. Johnson, 317 S.W.3d 846, 849 (Tex.App.-Austin, 2010)(no pet.) .............................. 14, 15

Vara v. Vara, 2014 Tex. App. LEXIS 7872 (Tex.App.-Austin, 2014)( no pet.) ........... 13, 14, 15

Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 839 (Tex. 1992) ....................................................................... 6, 8

Constitution:

Tex. Const. art. 5 § 6 ................................................................................................... 1

Statutes:

Texas Rules of Civil Procedure

Tex. R. Civ. P. 21 ....................................................................................................... 11, 12

Texas Family Code

Tex. Fam. Code §155.005 ................................................................................................ 15

IV Tex. Fam. Code §155.201(b)....................................................................... .4, 7, 8, 12, 13

Tex. Fam. Code §155.204(b) ........................................................................................ 7, 8

Tex. Fam. Code §155.204(c) ................................................................................... 8, 9, 14

Tex. Fam. Code §155.204(d) ............................................................................. 8, 9, 10, 14 Tex. Fam. Code §155.204(h) ............................................................................................... 6

Texas Government Code Tex. Gov't Code §22.221(b) .............................................................................................. l

Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure Tex. R. App. P. §52.1 ......................................................................................................... 1

v TO THE HONORABLE JUDGES OF THE COURT OF APPEALS: CALLIE SHEARD, Relator, by and through her Counsel of Record, LAUREN

H. ALLEN, pursuant to TEX. R. APP. P. 52.1, petitions this court for a writ of

mandamus against Honorable Glenn Devlin, Judge of the 313th Judicial District Court,

Harris County, Texas, Respondent. Relator supports this petition as follows:

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

This petition for mandamus arises IN THE INTEREST OF E. A. P., A CHILD,

in which the child's mother, Relator, has filed a Petition to Modify the Parent-Child

Relationship. The respondent is Honorable Glenn Devlin, Judge of the 313th Judicial

District Court, Harris County, Texas. Relator seeks relief from the Respondent's action

in denying Relator's Motion to Transfer from Harris County to Montgomery County

and in appointing an attorney ad litem for the child.

STATEMENT OF JURISIDICTION

This Court has jurisdiction over the 313th Judicial District Court of Harris

County, Texas, pursuant to Tex. Const. art. 5 § 6 (Stating the courts of appeals have

statutory and constitutional authority to review the decisions of lower courts through the

exercise of their original and appellate jurisdiction) and more specifically pursuant to

Tex. Gov't Code §22.22l(b), which provides the authority to issue a writ of mandamus

against a judge of a district court within this court's appellate district. Harris County,

Texas is within this Court's appellate district.

1 ISSUES PRESENTED

I. Whether the trial court abused its discretion in denying Relator's motion to

transfer venue given that it was undisputed the child has resided in

Montgomery County for more than six months.

II. Whether the trial court abused its discretion in appointing the Attorney ad

Litem first without proper notice to Relator and second making the

appointment again after the motion to transfer became mandatory and no

controverting affidavit was filed.

2 STATEMENT OF FACTS

The pleadings. Relator, Callie Sheard, filed her Petition to Modify the Parent-Child

Relationship on October 13, 2015, (App. E) seeking to modify the Order in Suit

Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship that was signed by the 313th Judicial District

Court of Harris County, Texas on June 18, 2013. (App. R) ("Suit Affecting the Parent-

Child Relationship" is herein also called "SAPCR.")

Relator's Motion to Transfer the SAPCR modification was filed on October 8,

2015. (App. D)

Respondents in the trial court are the O'Dells. Ronald O'Dell, was served with

the Petition and Motion to Transfer on October 21, 2015. (App. F) Judy O'Dell was

served with the Petition and Motion to Transfer on October 22, 2015. (App. G)

On November 6, 2015, the O'Dells, thru their attorney, filed a Motion for

Reappointment of Attorney ad Litem for Child. (App. H)

On November 10, 2015, without a hearing and without notice to Sheard, the trial

court granted the motion for reappointment of the attorney ad litem. (App. I)

The coordinator of the trial court contacted Lauren Allen regarding the court, sua

sponte, setting a hearing on November 17, 2015 regarding the motions on file. (RR, pg

4; App. S) So, on November 13, 2015, even though no controverting affidavit had been

filed, Relator filed a notice of hearing for the Court to sign the uncontroverted Motion to

Transfer and the objection to the November 10, 2015 order appointing the ad litem.

(App. J)

3 The hearing. As of the date of the hearing, on November 17, 2015, the O'Dells

had not filed a controverting affidavit. At the November 17 hearing, Relator sought to

argue (1) her objection to the reappointment of the Attorney Ad Litem because the

motion was never set for a hearing and the trial court signed the order without notice to

Relator and (2) her motion to transfer to Montgomery County. The trial court allowed

the O'Dells to argue first and again, reappointed the ad Litem, over Sheard's objection

that the case should be transferred and let Montgomery County decide the ad litem

issue. (RR. 4-5;App. N)

During the hearing, in which only arguments of counsel was presented, Sheard' s

attorney, Lauren Allen, argued that the Motion to Transfer was mandatory pursuant to

§155.201(b) of the Texas Family Code because the child had resided in Montgomery

County for the previous 6 months, and further, that the child had resided in Montgomery

County with the O'Dells for over two years. 1 (RR. 5) The fact that the child has resided

in Montgomery County, Texas for at least the previous six months was not denied by

the Respondent's attorney. (RR. 5) In fact, the Respondents' argument was that they

agreed to keep the case in Harris County because the court was familiar with the

underlying case. (RR. 5)

The Court judicially rendered on November 17, 2015, that the Attorney Ad Litem

would be reappointed (RR. 5) and denied Sheard's Motion to Transfer. (RR. 7) The

1 It was also state.cl that it is convenient to the O'Dells for the case to be transferred to the county where . they live. (RR. 5) However, that was not plead and not the grounds for the transfer.

4 O'Dells' proposed order was filed and signed by the Court on November 18, 2015,

(App. M) while Sheard filed her own proposed order on November 19, 2015. (App. P)

Events after the hearing. After the Court had judicially rendered on the record, on

November 17, 2015, that Petitioner's Motion to Transfer was denied, (RR. 7) on the

following day, November 18, 2015, the O'Dells filed a controverting affidavit. (App. 0)

Sheard received a copy of the affidavit on November 19, 2015, and filed a Motion

Objecting to Respondents' Controverting Affidavit on November 20, 2015. (App Q)

Also part of the Motion Objecting to Respondents' Controverting Affidavit was a

Motion Objecting to Respondents' Proposed Order. 2 Lauren Allen discovered on

November 23, 2015 that the trial court had signed the O'Dells' proposed order denying

the transfer on November 18, 2015 and this Writ commenced.

STATEMENT REGARDING ORAL ARUGMENT

Counsel for the Relator requests oral argument and believes that it would

be beneficial to the Court to be available to respond to questions regarding this

case and the applicable law involved.

2 Relator filed the motion objecting to the proposed order, because the order does not accurately reflect the events. The order the 0 'Dells proposed and the court ultimately signed, makes it look like the trial court ruled on November 18, 2015, after the controverting affidavit had been filed, and does not accurately reflect the courts rendering on November 17, 2015, before the affidavit was filed.

5 ARGUMENT AND AUTHORITIES

I. THE STANDARD OF REVIEW FOR OBTAINING MANDAMUS RELIEF.

Mandamus is an extraordinary remedy that will issue only if a two-prong test can be

met: whether (1) the trial court clearly abused its discretion and (2) the party requesting

mandamus relief has no adequate remedy by appeal. In re Cerberus Capital Mgmt.,

L.P., 164 S.W.3d 379, 382 (Tex. 2005)(Citing Walker v. Packer, 827 S.W.2d 833, 839

(Tex. 1992); see also, In re Prudential Ins. Co. ofAm., 148 S.W.3d 124, 135-36 (Tex.

2004).

As to the first prong, a trial court abuses its discretion if it reaches a decision "so

arbitrary and unreasonable" as to amount to a clear and prejudicial error of law, or, if it

clearly fails to analyze or apply the law correctly. In re Cerberus Capital Mgmt., L.P.,

164 S.W.3d at 382.

As to the second prong, Mandamus is the appropriate remedy to compel a mandatory

transfer of venue in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. In re Leder, 263

S.W.3d 283, 285 (Tex.App.-Houston [1st Dist.] 2007, orig. proceeding); see Tex. Fam.

Code §155.204(h)(Providing that denial of mandatory transfer is not subject to

interlocutory appeal).

"Mandamus will issue when there is a legal duty to perform a nondiscretionary act, a

demand for performance, and a refusal." In re Leder, 263 S.W.3d at 285.

6 II. THE STANDARD OF REVIEW FOR OBTAINING MANDAMUS RELIEF.MANDAMUS RELIEF IS APPROPRIATE IN THIS CASE BECAUSE THE TRIAL COURT HAS THE DUTY PURSUANT TO SECTION 155.201(b) OF THE TEXAS FAMILY CODE TO TRANSFER THE UNDERLYING CASE TO MONTGOMERY COUNTY.

A. Relator presented a Mandatory Transfer pursuant to Section 155.20l(b) of the Texas Family Code.

The trial court abused its discretion when it denied Relator's Motion to Transfer to

Montgomery County, Texas. (RR. 5-7; App. M) This case presented the trial court with

a mandatory, ministerial duty to transfer arising from section 155.20l(b) of the Texas

Family Code because the child has resided in Montgomery County for six months or

longer. (RR. 5-7, App. D) See In re Leder, 263 S.W.3d at 285; see also Proffer v.

Yates, 734 S.W.2d 671, 673 (Tex. 1987)(Holding that a transfer based on the child

residing in another county for more than six months is a "mandatory ministerial duty.")

Section 155.201(b) provides as follows:

(b) If a suit to modify or a motion to enforce an order is filed in the court having continuing, exclusive jurisdiction of a suit, on the timely motion of a party the court shall, within the time required by Section 155.204, transfer the proceeding to another county in this state ifthe child has resided in the other county for six months or longer.

Tex. Fam. Code §155.201(b).

As far as the reference to Section 155.204 for timeliness of the motion, Section

155.204(b) provides as follows:

(b) ... a motion to transfer by a petitioner or movant is timely ifit is made at the time the initial pleadings are filed .... 7 Tex. Fam. Code §155.204(b).

In this case, Harris County is the court of continuing, exclusive jurisdiction based

on its order from June of2013. (App. Q) The record shows Relator timely filed her

motion to transfer venue according to section 155.204 because she filed it before her

modification was filed (App. D, App. E). Most importantly, it was undisputed that the

child had lived in Montgomery County longer than six months at the time Relator filed

her SAPCR modification. (RR. 5-6)

The trial court had no "discretion" in determining what the law is or applying the

law to the facts. Walker, 827 S.W.2d at 840. Therefore, because Relator complied with

§ 155.201 (b ), this case presents a mandatory transfer and the trial court abused its

discretion in refusing to follow the law. See id. (Stating "a clear failure by the trial court

to analyze or apply the law correctly will constitute an abuse of discretion, and may

result in appellate reversal by extraordinary writ.").

B. The O'Dells failed to timely present a controverting affidavit pursuant to Section 155.204 of the Texas Family Code.

(l)No controverting affidavit was on file as of November 16, 2015.

Section 155.204 of the Texas Family Code sets forth the procedures for transferring

cases. In pertinent part, it provides as follows:

(c) If a timely motion to transfer has been filed and no controverting affidavit is filed within the period allowed for its filing, the proceeding shall, not later than the 21st day after the final date of the 8 period allowed for the filing of a controverting affidavit, be transferred without a hearing to the proper court. (d) On or before the first Monday after the 20th day after the date of notice of a motion to transfer is served, a party desiring to contest the motion must file a controverting affidavit denying that grounds for the transfer exist.

Tex. Fam. Code§ 155.204 (c)- (d).

Relator timely filed her motion to transfer because it was filed a few days before

the SAPCR modification was filed. (App. D, App. E) Ronald O'Dell was served with

the petition and motion for transfer on October 21, 2015. (App. F) Judy O'Dell was

served with the petition and motion to transfer on October 22, 2015. (App. G) In

looking at section 155 .204(d), taking the later of the dates of service, the 20th day after

October 22, 2015 was Wednesday, November 11, 2015. The Monday following that

20th day was Monday, November 16, 2015. As ofNovember 16, 2015, no controverting

affidavit had been filed by the O'Dells. Therefore, the O'Dells could not contest

Relator's grounds that the transfer exists. See Tex. Fam. Code §155.204(d).

Next, looking at Section 155.204(c), because no controverting affidavit was filed

by November 16, 2015, the case should have been transferred not later than 21 days

after November 16, 2015. Even though that timeframe has not lapsed, because a hearing

was held on the motion to transfer on November 17, 2015 and the trial court denied the

transfer, this Honorable Court should now issue a Writ directing the trial court to sign

the proposed order transferring the case to Montgomery County. (App. K)

9 (2) The O'Dells' "affidavit" wholly fails to meet Section 155.204(d) of the Texas Family Code.

After the trial court rendered on November 17, 2015 that the transfer was denied,

Respondents subsequently filed a controverting affidavit on November 18, 2015. 3 (App.

0) Sheard filed her objection to the untimely affidavit. (App. Q) Not only was the

"controverting affidavit" not filed timely, but it was not verified and failed to controvert

that grounds for the transfer exist. See Tex. Fam. Code §155.204(d).

The untimely affidavit makes a reference to the best interest of the child; it states

that the 313th District Court is knowledgeable about the case; it states that the Attorney

ad Litem would have an inconvenience in traveling to Montgomery County; and it states

that the Respondents prefer the current Court. (App. 0) Moreover, the "affidavit" is

signed "/s/" and it is not dated or signed by a notary. (App. 0)

Even ifthe "controverting affidavit" had been filed timely, it still is not a

controverting affidavit because the affidavit filed on November 18, 2015, wholly fails to

controvert that grounds for the transfer exist. See Tex. Fam. Code §155.204(d). The

O'Dells never denied that the child has lived in Montgomery County for the past six

months.

3 Because counsel for the O'Dells does not electrol_lically file pleadings, Sheard is unable to provide this Honorable Court with a certified copy of that affidavit. On November, 24, 2015, when Lauren Allen contacted the clerk of the court, the clerk stated that when documents are hand-filed, it can take a week and a half for the pleading to make it to the electronic system. Therefore, Sheard has provided the copy of the affidavit that was faxed to Lauren Allen on November 19, 2015. (App. 0) 10 III. THE TRIAL COURT ABUSED ITS DISCRETION IN APPOINTING THE ATTORNEY AD LITEM FOR THE CHILD.

The trial court abused its discretion in appointing the Attorney ad Litem by (1)

ruling on the motion to reappoint the ad Litem attorney because the first order (App. I)

was not properly set for a hearing and noticed to the Relator, by (2) allowing the

O'Dells, on November 17, 2015, to move first at the hearing because it was Relator who

set the hearing regarding her objection to the order appointing the Attorney ad Litem,

and by (3) ruling on the second order appointing the ad Litem attorney (App. N) because

it was signed after the transfer was mandatory given that no controverting affidavit was

timely filed. See Fitzgerald v. Fitzgerald, 2013 Tex. App. LEXIS 710, 6-7 (Tex.App.-

Houston [14th Dist.] 2013)(no pet.)

A. The trial court abused its discretion in signing the November 10, 2015 order appointing the ad Litem, without proper notice and hearing.

Section 21(a)- (b) of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure provides the mechanism

for filing and serving pleadings and serving notices of hearing. This is commonly

referred to as "Rule 21(a)" and it provides as follows:

(a) Filing and Service Required. --Every pleading, plea, motion, or application to the comi for an order, whether in the form of a motion, plea, or other form of request, unless presented during a hearing or trial, must be filed with the clerk of the court in writing, must state the grounds therefor, must set forth the relief or order sought, and at the same time a true copy must be served on all other parties, and must be noted on the docket. (b) Service ofNotice of Hearing. --An application to the court for an order and notice of any hearing thereon, not presented during a 11 hearing or trial, must be served upon all other parties not less than three days before the time specified for the hearing, unless otherwise provided by these rules or shortened by the court.

Tex. R. Civ. P. 21(a)-(b ). The O'Dells filed their Motion for Reappointment of

Attorney ad Litem on November 6, 2015. (App. H)4 Then, without a hearing of any

kind, on November 10, 2015, the trial court signed the order appointing the Attorney ad

Litem for the child. (App. N) Because a hearing was not set on the motion and the trial

court ruled upon the motion without giving Relator a chance to be heard, the trial court

abused its discretion with the November 10, 2015 order. (App I)

B. The trial court abused its discretion in allowing the O'Dells to argue first on November 17, 2015.

Relator filed her proposed order withdrawing the appointment of the ad Litem

because she had not been given proper notice and was objecting to that appointment.

(App. L) Relator set her objection to the order appointing the ad Litem, to be heard on

November 17, 2015. (App. J) At the hearing on November 17, 2015, the O'Dells'

counsel urged that he should move first. (RR. 4) Relator sought to have the proposed

order withdrawing the ad Litem granted and to have the hearing on her Motion to

Transfer, which was a mandatory transfer pursuant to section 155.201(b) of the Texas

Family Code. (RR. 4) Counsel for the O'Dells argued otherwise and the trial court

allowed the O'Dells to move on the motion to reappoint the Amicus Attorney. (RR. 4)

4 Petitioner did not receive notice of that motion until it was faxed to Lauren Allen on November 9, 2015, contrary to the certificate of service which was dated the 6th. 12 However, the trial court had already, albeit ex parte, granted the motion. (App. I) It

was Relator who was objecting to that prior appointment and she was not allowed to

move first on her objection. The O'Dells never noticed a hearing for the ad Litem.

The trial court then orally, again, appointed the Attorney ad Litem on November

17, 2015 (RR. 5) and signed the order on November 18, 2015 (App. N) Yet the trial

court never signed Petitioner's proposed order withdrawing the appointment of the ad

Litem for the child. (App. L) The trial court abused its discretion in allowing the

O'Dells to move first on a motion they never even set for a hearing.

C. Because the transfer was mandatory, the trial court abused its discretion in appointing the amicus attorney.

Because Relator's Motion to Transfer was mandatory pursuant to section

155.201(b) of the Texas Family Code and no controverting affidavit had been filed, as

argued herein already, on November 17, 2015, the 313th Judicial Court lacked the

discretion to make further rulings in the case, and erred when it, for the second time,

granted the O'Dells' Motion for Reappointment of the Attorney ad Litem for the child.

(RR. 5;App. N) See Fitzgerald, 2013 Tex. App. LEXIS 710 at 9; see also Vara y. Vara,

2014 Tex. App. LEXIS 7872 (Tex.App.-Austin, 2014)( no pet.).

In Vara, the mother filed a motion to modify along with a motion to transfer the

case. Id. at 1-2. The father untimely filed his controverting affidavit which did not

actually controvert that the grounds for the transfer existed. Id. at 2. The father also

filed a motion to have the mother declared a vexatious litigant and the trial court held 13 one hearing, considering both motions. Id. Because the father did not timely controvert

the grounds of the transfer, the Vara Court found that the trial court had no discretion

but to transfer the case and abused its discretion when it ruled on the father's vexatious

litigation motion. Id. at 4

Similarly, in this case, not only did the O'Dells file their controverting affidavit

after the deadline to file and after the trial court had rendered on the transfer, but their

affidavit did not controvert the grounds for the transfer as alleged in the motion. (App.

D, App. 0) As ofNovember 16, 2015, 5 the trial court had a mandatory duty to transfer

the case to Montgomery County and no hearing was necessary. See Tex. Fam. Code

§155.204(c)-(d). Even though ahearing was set on November 17, 2015 to effectuate

the transfer, that hearing was not necessary. 6 Ruling after November 16, 2015, on the

O'Dells' ad Litem motion was an abuse of discretion. See Vara, 2014 Tex. App. LEXIS

7872.

Moreover, the reappointment of the attorney ad Litem was not a ruling on

temporary orders pending the transfer, as the court had denied the transfer, and the

appointment of the ad Litem was not on a temporary basis. See Tex. Fam. Code

§ 155.005; see also Silverman v. Johnson, 317 S.W.3d 846, 849 (Tex.App.-Austin,

5 November 16, 2015 was the Monday after the expiration of20 days for a controverting affidavit to be filed. 6 Natalie Yates actually contacted Lauren Allen telling her the court had sua sponte set a hearing on the ad !item issue and asked if they should also set the Motion to Transfer on the same day. (App. S) Lauren Allen then filed the Notice of Hearing after emailing with the court's personnel. This was probably done because when Mrs. Allen found out about the order appointing the ad Litem, she contacted the Court asking if a hearing had been set and asked how the order had been signed. 14 2010)(no pet.)(Holding under a mandatory transfer, it was an abuse for the trial court to

make a decision that was permanent to the case, and not a temporary order) On the facts

of this case, the trial court had a statutory, mandatory duty to transfer venue and it

lacked the discretion to make any further rulings in the case. See id; see also Vara,

2014 Tex. App.LEXIS 7872 at 4-5. It was an abuse of discretion for the trial court to

(1) appoint the ad Litem on November 10, 2015 without a hearing first, (App. I) and

then another abuse of discretion for (2) reappointing the ad Litem on November 17,

2015. (App. N)

Because this case presents a mandatory transfer, it should be the discretion of

Montgomery County to determine whether an amicus attorney or attorney ad litem is

needed for the child. If the court deems that necessary, a Montgomery County attorney

should be appointed to save Relator costs the ad litem will charge. Having a Harris

County attorney ad Litem, who on the record already voiced her objections to

Montgomery County, (RR. 6-7), and whom the O'Dells already argued would be

inconvenienced by traveling to Montgomery County, (App. 0), Relator would be

harmed by the appointment of the Attorney ad Litem. The trial court abused its

discretion in not transferring the case and in appointing the Attorney ad Litem.

PRAYER FOR RELIEF

Relator respectfully requests this court to issue mandamus relief against the

313th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas.

15 RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,

LAW OFFICE OF JOHN E. CHOATE, JR. 116WLEWIS CONROE, TX 77301 Lauren@ConroeLawOffice.com Tel (936) 441-2999 Fax (936) 788-5670

HN E. CHOATE, JR. Texas Bar No. 00793503 LAUREN H. ALLEN Texas Bar No. 24080764

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that true and correct copies of the foregoing instrument were mailed to the Respondent and counsel for the real parties in interest on the date of filing the original with the Clerk of this Court.

16 VERIFICATION

BEFORE ME the undersigned authority this date personally appeared LAUREN H. ALLEN, who after being sworn by me did state upon her oath the following:

I, LAUREN H. ALLEN, do hereby swear and affirm that the facts stated within this Writ of Mandamus are true and correct based on my personal knowledge.

}\ SUB~CRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this ud +- day of _Jj f [WJ/l~f 2015.

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17 APPENDICES

Appendix A - Reporter's Record ................................................................................... A-1

Appendix B-Tex. Fam. Code §155.201 ...................................................................... B-1

Appendix C - Tex. Fam. Code §155.204 ...................................................................... C-1

Appendix D-Motion to Transfer .................................................................................. D-1

Appendix E - Petition to Modify the Parent-Child Relationship .................................. E-1

Appendix F - Citation Return for Ronald O'Dell. .........................................................F-1

Appendix G - Citation Return for Judy O'Dell.. ........................................................... G-1

Appendix H-Respondent's Motion for Reappointment of Attorney Ad Litem ..........H-1

Appendix I - Order Appointing Attorney Ad Litem ...................................................... .I-1

Appendix J - Notice of Hearing...................................................................................... J-1

Appendix K - Proposed Order Transferring the SAPCR..............................................K-1

Appendix L - Proposed Order Withdrawing Appointment of Ad Litem for Child .......L-1

Appendix M - Order Denying the Transfer..................................................................M-1

Appendix N - Order Appointing Attorney Ad Litem ....................................................N-1

Appendix 0-Respondent's Controverting Affidavit. .................................................. 0-1

Appendix P - Proposed Order Denying Petitioner's Motion to Transfer.......................P-1

Appendix Q- Motion Objecting to Respondent's Controverting Affidavit and Motion Objecting to Respondent's Proposed Order ................................................................... Q-1

Appendix R- June 2013 Order in Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship .........R-1

Appendix S - l 1-13-15Email from the trial court .......................................................... 8-1

18 Appendix A - Reporter's Record

A-1 1

1 REPORTER'S RECORD VOLUME 1 OF 1 VOLUME 2 CAUSE NO. 2012-01222J APPELLATE COURT CAUSE NO. 3

5 IN THE INTEREST OF ) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ) 6 ) ) HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS 7 ) ) 8 A CHILD ) 313TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

12 SPECIAL HEARING

15 On the 17h day of November, 2015, the fo11owing

16 proceedings came on to be he1d in the above-entit1ed and

17 numbered cause before the Honorab1e G1enn Dev1in, Judge

18 Presiding, he1d in Houston, Harris County, Texas.

19 Proceedings reported by computerized stenotype machine.

JILL BARTEK, CSR 313TH DISTRICT COURT (713) 222-4906 2

1 APPEARANCES

3 MS. LAUREN ALLEN SBOT NO. 24080764 4 Law Office of John E. Choate, Jr. 116 W. Lewis St. 5 Conroe, Texas 77301 Telephone: (936) 441-2999 6 Fax: (936) 788-5670 Attorney for Respondents 7

8 MS. ELAINA BUTEL 9 Law Office of Butel & Pickett SBOT NO. 24072014. 10 2222 Bissonnet Street, Suite 203 Houston, Texas 77005 11 Telephone: (713) 589-7140 Local Counsel for Respondents 12

14 MR. GARY POLLAND Polland & Associates 15 SBOT NO. 16095800 2211 Norfolk St. Ste. 920 16 Houston, Texas 77098 Telephone: (713) 621-6335 17 Attorney Ad Litem for Child, E~ P • • •

JILL BARTEK, CSR 313TH DISTRICT CO.URT ( 713) 222-4 90 6 3

1 P R 0 C E E D I N G S

2 THE COURT: 2012-1222J, present before the

3 Court -- who are you Gary?

4 MR. POLLAND: I represent the parents -- well,

5 the grandparents, who have placement.

6 THE COURT: Present before the Court is attorney

7 for placement, and I think you said you're the grandparents'

8 attorney?

9 MS. ALLEN: They're actually not grandparents,

10 they're aunt and uncle.

11 MR. POLLAND: Aunt and uncle.

12 THE COURT: Aunt and uncle.

13 MR. POLLAND: They were awarded PMC by this

14 Court.

15 THE COURT: Yes, ma'am.

16 MS. ALLEN: Lauren Allen, I am here on behalf of

17 the mother.

18 THE COURT: The mother's attorney.

19 MS. ALLEN: Callie Sheard.

20 THE COURT: I'm Elaina Butel, I'm acting as

21 local counsel for Ms. Allen.

22 THE COURT: Hey, please be quiet, I can't hear

23 up here.

24 MS. CROW: I'm Julie Crow, I was noticed as the

25 · amicus and -- .ad litem in the previous case and the ad litem in

JILL BARTEK, CSR ·313TH DISTRICT COURT ( 713) 222-4 906 4

1 this case.

2 THE COURT: So, now, who called this hearing?

3 Ms. Allen did?

4 MS. ALLEN: Well, actually, the Court emailed me

5 and set my motion for transfer as well as their motion to

6 re-appoint the ad litem.

7 THE COURT: Who wants to go first?

8 MS. ALLEN: I'll go first, Judge.

9 MR. POLLAND: Well, I would like to go first

10 before her.

11 MS. ALLEN: I think it makes no --

12 THE COURT: Doesn't matter.

13 MR. POLLAND: I disagree. Because once it's

14 transferred, you lose jurisdiction.

15 THE COURT: I understand that, Gary.

16 MR. POLLAND: So, I think I should go first.

17 We've asked that Juli Crow be re-appointed as amicus in the

18 case. And both sides

19 THE COURT: Are you opposed to me appointing Ms.

20 Crow?

21 MS. ALLEN: Well, Judge, the order was actually

22 already signed with no notice to me, so I'm opposed to that

23 order. I think if the case is transferred to Montgomery County

24 under the mandatory transfer provision, I don't think it would

25 make sense for the parties to have to pay a Harris County

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1 attorney to go to Montgomery County. I'm not saying that I am

2 opposed to an ad litem, period. I just think it doesn't make

3 sense for a Harris County ad litem.

4 MR. POLLAND: And my argument would be that it

5 is not a Harris County ad litem. The reason Ms. Crow should be

6 brought back, Judge, is she has all of the institutional

7 knowledge of the case and she was the only lawyer involved, of

8 this group, that was involved in this case all the way back to

9 the beginning.

10 THE COURT: Juli, you are appointed as ad litem.

11 MS. CROW: Thank you.

12 THE COURT: But you had notice for this hearing,

13 right?

14 MS. ALLEN: I did have notice of today. Yes,

15 sir.

16 THE COURT: By God, I got a new order I signed

17 just for you.

18 MS. ALLEN: I appreciate that, Judge.

19 THE COURT: No problem.

20 MS. ALLEN: And second, Judge, is my motion to

21 transfer.

22 THE COURT: Okay.

23 MS. ALLEN: The child has been living with the

24 aunt and uncle in Montgomery County for over two years. So,

25 under Section 155.201(b) it would be a mandatory transfer to

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1 Montgomery County. So, I'm asking -- it's the convenience to

2 the respondents. That's where they live. They're the ones who

3 moved the child there, and we're asking the Court to transfer

4 the case to Montgomery County.

5 MR. POLLAND: Well, under those circumstances

6 it's related to the convenience of the respondents, and I we

7 do not want the case transferred, Judge. We would prefer the

8 case stay here because the Court also has knowledge of the

9 background of the case since this case originated as a CPS

10 case. And the added benefit, if it stays here, then Ms. Butel

11 can also stay on the case and work on it which is a positive in

12 my mind.

13 THE COURT: Who's the judge of Montgomery

14 County? Cathy?

15 MS. ALLEN: We have a bunch of different

16 specialized family law court's now. So, we've got Judge

17 Gilbert in the 14th, Judge McDonald in the county court, Judge

18 Mayes, there's

19 THE COURT: Judge Mayes is still there?

20 MS. ALLEN: He's.actually not running for the

21 Bench again, but he has been there for 20 years, same Bench.

22 THE COURT: Juli, do you have an opinion?

23 MS. CROW: Your Honor, just because of my I

24 ' have traveled to Montgomery County for cases that have been

25 transferred before, and it was a nightmare. I would much

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1 prefer it stay here.

2 MS. ALLEN: Judge, and if I can add -- well,

3 under Section 155.204 of the Code, if you don't file a

4 controverting affidavit within the answer period, then it's --

5 that, again, is a mandatory transfer, so -- not only does the

6 Code date the mandatory, but no controverting affidavits were

7 filed, and we'd ask that it be transferred to Montgomery

8 County.

9 THE COURT: Motion to transfer denied. Case is

10 reset to when? When would you like to come back and argue some

11 more?

12 MS. ALLEN: Well, Judge --

13 THE COURT: She is taking all of this down, so

14 you can --

15 MS. ALLEN: I don't have my calendar in front of

16 me, but I guess we can notice up a temporary orders hearing.

17 MR. POLLAND: That's fine. The attorneys can

18 confer and come up with a date that works. I'm fine with that.

19 MS. ALLEN: Thank you, Your Honor.

20 THE COURT: Good to see you.

21 MR. POLLAND: Thank you, Judge.

22 MS. ALLEN: Thank you.

23 (Hearing concluded.)

JILL BARTEK, CSR 313TH DISTRICT COURT (713) 222-4906 8

1 STATE OF TEXAS

2 COUNTY OF HARRIS

4 I, Jill Bartek, Official Court Reporter in and for the

5 313th District Court of Harris, State of Texas, do hereby

6 certify that the above and foregoing contains a true and

7 correct transcription of all portions of evidence and other

8 proceedings requested in writing by counsel for the parties to

9 be included in this volume of the Reporter's Record in the

10 above-styled and numbered cause, all of which occurred in open

11 court or in chambers and were reported by me.

12 I further certify that this Reporter's Record of the

13 proceedings truly and correctly reflects the exhibits, if any,

14 offered by the respective parties.

15 WITNESS MY OFFICIAL HAND on this the 30th day of

16 November, 2015.

19 /s/Jill Bartek, CSR

20 Jill Bartek, CSR Texas CSR 5065 21 Official Court Reporter 313th District Court 22 Harris ·County, Texas 1200 Congress, 5th Floor 23 Houston, Texas 77002 Telephone: 713-222-4900 24 Expiration: 12/31/2015

JILL BARTEK, CSR 313TH DISTRICT COURT (713) 222-4906 Appendix B -Tex. Fam. Code §155.201

B-1 Tex. Fam. Code§ 155.201 This document is current tln·ough the 2015 regular session, 84tl1 Legislaiure, Chapters: 3-11, 13-20, 22-32, 34-46, 48, 51-62, 63-68, 70-81, 83, 85-96, 98-99, 101-102, 104-105, 107-112, 114, 116-130, 132-134, 136-141, 143-149, 151-156, 158-159, 161, 163, 165-172, 174, 176, 178-180, 182, 184, 186-200, 202-207, 209-224, 227, 229-234, 236-241, 244-248, 251-252, 254-255, 257-261, 263-268, 270-287, 289-295, 297-300, 302-311, 314, 316-322, 325, 327-328, 333, 335-358, 360-363, 365-367, 369-373, 375-381, 383-393, 395-400, 402-407, 409-414, 416-421, 423-424, 426-428, 430-434, 436, 439-447, 449-456, 458-464, 466-468, 472-479, 482-487, 489-495, 497-504, 506-514, 516-526, 528-531, 533-540, 542-548, 550-553, 555-556, 558-560, 563-568, 570, 572-576, 578-584, 586-590, 592-596, 600-601, 605-611, 613-614, 616-622, 624, 626, 628-629,' 631-646, 648, 650-662, 664-665, 667-671, 673-683, 685-686, 688-696, 698, 700-702, 704-705, 707, 709, 711-712, 714-715, 717-718, 720, 722-728, 730-733, 735, 737-751, 753-764, 767-769, 771-776, 778-786, 788-796, 798-811. 813-820, 822-825, 827-835, 839-840, 842-844, 848-853, 856-859, 861-869, 871, 874-876, 879-884, 886-887, 889-895, 897-907, 909, 912-914, 916-923, 926-928, 930, 933, 936-937, 939, 941-943, 947, 951-954, 956, 958-961, 963-965, 967-978, 980-983, 986-988, 990-991, 994-999, 1001, 1003, 1005-1008, 1010, 1012-1022, 1024-1030, 1033-1036, 1038-1043, 1045, 1047, 1049-1052, 1056-1064, 1066, 1069, 1071-1072, 1077-1078, 1081-1087, 1090-1093, 1095-1103, 1105-1107, 1110-1116, 1118-1125, 1127-1130, 1132-1137, 1140, 1142-1147, 1149-1152, 1154-1156, 1159-1160, 1162-1167, 1169, 1171-1172, 1174-1177, 1180-1181, 1184-1190, 1192, 1194-1202, 1204-1205, 1207-1210, 1212-1213, 1216, 1218, 1220-1221, 1223-1224, 1226-1235, 1237-1241, 1245-1250, 1253-1254, 1256, 1258-1260, 1263-1267, 1269-1270, 1274-1275, 1277, 1282

Tex:asstatutes& CodesAnnotated by Lex:isNex:is® >Texas Family Code > TitleSTheParent-Child Relationship and the SUit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship > subtitle B SI.lits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship > Chapter 155.Continuing, Exclusive Jurisdiction; Transfer > SUbchapter C Transfer of ConUnuing, Exclusive Jurisdiction

SE:c. 155.201. Mandatory Transfer. (a) On the filing of a motion showing tl1at a suit for dissolution of the mruriage of the child's parents has been filed in another court and requesting a transfer to that court, the court having contiuning, exclusive jurisdiction of a suit affecting the imrent-chilcl relationship shall, ·within the time required by Section 155.204, transfer !he proceedings to the conrt in which the dissolution of the marriage is pending. The motion must comply with the requirements of Section 155.204(a) . .(b) If a suit to modify or a motion to enforce an order is filed iu the court having continuing, exclusive jurisdiction of a- suit, on the timely motion of a party the court shall, \vithin the time required by Section 155.204, transfer the proceeding to another county in this state ifthe child has resided in the other county for six months m- longer. (c) If a suit to modify or a motion to enforce an order is pending at the time a subsequent suit to . modify or motion to enforce is filed, the court may transfer fue proceeding as provided by Subsection (b) onlyifthe court could have transfeU'ed the proceeding at the time the first motion or suit was filed.

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History

Enacted by Acts 1995, ?4th Leg., ch. 20 (H.B. 655), § 1, effective April 20, 1995; am. Acts 1999, ?6th Leg., ch. 1135 (H.B. 3786), § I, effective September 1, 1999; am. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 916 (H.B. 260), § 14, effective June.18, 2005.

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C-1 Tex. Fam. Code§ 155.204 This document is current tl.irough the2015 regular session, 84th Legislature, C'J1apters: 3-11; 13-20, 22-32, 34-46, 48, 51-62, 63-68, 70-81, 83, 85-96, 98-99, 101-102, 104-105, 107-112, 114, 116-130, 132-134, 136-141, 143-149, 151-156, 158-159, 161, 163, 165-172, 174, 176, 178-180, 182, 184, 186-200, 202-207, 209-224, 227, 229-234, 236-241, 244-248, 251-252, 254-255, 257-261, 263-268, 270-287, 289-295, 297-300, 302-311, 314, 316-322, 325, 327-328, 333, 335-358, 360-363, 365-367, 369-373, 375-381, 383-393, 395-400, 402-407, 409-414, 416-421, 423-424, 426-428, 430-434, 436, 439-447, 449-456, 458-464, 466-468, 472-479, 482-487, 489-495, 497-504, 506-514, 516-526, 528-531, 533-540, 542-548, 550-553, 555-556, 558-560, 563-568, 570, 572-576, 578-584, 586-590, 592-596, 600-601, 605-611, 613-614, 616-622, 624, 626, 628-629, 631-646, 648, 650-662, 664-665, 667-671, 673-683, 685-686, 688-696, 698, 700-702, 704-705, 707, 709, 711-712, 714-715, 717-718, 720, 722-728, 730-733, 735, 737-751, 753-764, 767-769, 771-776, 778-786, 788-796, 798-811, 813-820, 822-825, 827-835, 839-840, 842-844, 848-853, 856-859, 861-869, 871, 874-876, 879-884, 886-887, 889-895, 897-907, 909, 912-914, 916-923, 926-928, 930, 933, 936-937, 939, 941-943, 947, 951-954, 956, 958-961, 963-965, 967-978, 980~983, 986-988, 990-991, 994-999, 1001, 1003, 1005-1008, 1010, 1012-1022, 1024-1030, 1033-1036, 1038-1043, 1045, 1047, 1049-1052, 1056-1064, 1066, 1069, 1071-1072, 1077-1078, 1081-1087, 1090-1093, 1095-1103, 1105-1107, 1110-1116, 1118-1125, 1127-1130, 1132-1137, 1140, 1142-1147, 1149-1152, 1154-1156, 1159-1160, 1162-1167, 1169, 1171-1172, 1174-1177, 1180-1181, 1184-1190, 1192, 1194-1202, 1204-1205, 1207-1210, 1212-1213, 1216, 1218, 1220-1221, 1223-1224, 1226-1235, 1237-1241, 1245-1250, 1253-1254, 1256, 1258-1260, 1263-1267, 1269-1270, 1274-1275, 1277, 1282 Texas Statutes & Codes Annotated by LexisNexisID > Texas Family Code > Title 5 The Parent-Child Relationship and the Si.lit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship > Sl.lbtitle B SI.lits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship > Chapter 155 Continuing, Exclusive Jurisdiction; Transfer > Sl.lbchapter C Transfer of Continuing, Exclusive Jurisdiction

Sec. 155.204. Proce:lure for Transfer. (a) A motion to transfer under Section 155.20l(a) may be filed at any time. The motion mnst contain a certification that all other parties, including the attorney general, if applicable, have been infonned of the filing of the motion. (b) Except as provided by Subsection (a) or Section 262.203, a motion to transfer by a petitioner or movant is timely if it is made at the time the initial pleadings are filed. A motion to transfer by another party is timely if it is made on or before the first Monday after the 20th day after the date of service of citation or notice of the suit or before the commencement of the hearing, whichever is sooner. (c) If a timely motion to transfer has been filed and no controverting affidavit is filed within the period allowed for its filing, the proceeding shall, not later than the 21st day after the fmal date of the period allowed for the filing of a controverting affidavit, be transferred without a hearing to the proper cotui. (d) On or before tl1e first Monday after the 20111 day after the elate of notice of a motiO!I to transfer is served,. a party desiring to contest the motion must file a controverting affidavit denying tliat grounds for the transfer exist

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(e) If a controverting affidavit contesting the motion to transfer is filed, each party is entitled to notice not less than 10 days before the date of the heai.ing on the motion to transfer. (f) Only evidence pertaining to the transfer may be taken at the hearing. (g) If the court finds after the hearing on the motion to transfer that grounds for the transfer exist, the proceeding shall be transferred to the proper comi not later than the 21st day after the date the hearing is concluded. (h) An order transferring or refusing to transfer the proceeding is not subject to interlocutory appeal (i) If a transfer order has been signed by a court exercising jmisdiction under Chapter 262, a party may file the transfer order with the clerk of the court of continuing, exclusive jurisdiction. On receipt and without a heai.ing, the clerk of tile court of continuing, exclusive jurisdiction shall transfer the ftles as provided by this subchapter.

Enacted by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20 (H.B. 655), § I, effective April 20, 1995; am. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1150 (H.B. 3838), § 1, effective September 1, 1999; am. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1390 (R_B_ 1622), § 14, effective September 1, 1999; am. Acts 2005, 79th Leg.., ch. 916 (H.B. 260), § 15, effective June 18, 2005.

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D-1 . ,,: .· 10/8/2015 2:23:26 PM Chris Daniel - District Clerk Harris County Envelope No. 7292481 By: LONNA EVERS Filed: 10/8/2015 2:23:26 PM

J;NTHEJNTEREST 01' *§ XN ·nm DISTRICT CQFRT

§ J13 ,JlJDIClAL DISTRICT § § H:,&..ltfHSCOtTNTY, TEXAS

MOTION TO TRANSFER

TI1is Mt1tio1i to Transfer is brought by CALLIE LYNN SHEARD, :Petiifoner, wbo req·· uests tl'ansfer ofihis proceeding. ·:i: ......

1. Jitris(iictio11

. This Court has acauited atid retains c6ntinut~g; e-;.;clusiw jurisdiction of this suit and .of foe ¢lu1d the subjectofthls su.it 1"~ a resWt of prior proceedings.

111e principal residence of the phild is in Montgoiil<;ry County, Texas, and has been in tha'[count_y during the six·i"rto;1tl) period prec?dii1g the C\1n1mencement of this suit Vet\tle is ptoreedn that county. ·

$. Prayer

·CALLJELYNN SHEL\RD prays t!iat notice ·b.e issued as rcqtdred by law. CA!LIE LYNN SFIBARD prays tl:rnt the Cow'l order the tra!)s:fer ofihis proceeding in accordance. wi.th t!Je alJegl,iti()ns of this motiqn. ·

CALL1E L'TNN SHfu\Rffprays.forgenet

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r cehify th:at4 tnie.copy.ohhe will b;o served on .each al1QJ)WY of record in <1ccordance t\'itlttheTexas lh1]('\s of Civil P!'ocedtm\ by !laving the ;;;ivil proqcss server, David Lanoue or bis .· a.~ent, serve the parties withcit~tion(s) and a copy oftbfa motion, as wiH b;o duly noted qn tlw ret:qpl filed with this court.

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0Laurel) H. Allen · Atim'ney for CALLIE LY1'<'N SHEA.RD I, Chris Daniel, District Clerk of Harris Coun~;, Texas certifi; that this is a trne and correct copy of the original record filed and or recorded in my office, electronically or hard copy, as it appears on this date. \/Jitness my official hand and seal of office this November 25 2015

Certified Document Number: 67406616

Chris DanieL DISTRICT CLERK HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS

In accordance with Texas Governm.ent Code 406.013 electronically transmitted authenticated docmnents are valid. If there is a question regarding the validity of this document and or seal please e-mail support@hcdistrictclerk.com

·-·---~-.~~---~--------------- Appendix E - Petition to Modify Parent-Child Relationship

E-1 10/13/2015 10:20:10 AM Chris Daniel - District Clerk Harris County Envelope No. 7344723 By: CRISTINA ALARCON Filed: 10/13/201510:20:10 AM NOTICE: THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS SENSITIVE DATA

NO. 2012-Q1222J

IN THE INTEREST OF § IN THE DISTRICT COURT § § 313 JUDICIAL DISTRICT § A CHILD § HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS

PETITION TO MODIFY PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP

1. Discovery Level

Discovery in this case is intended to be conducted under level 2 of rule 190 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.

2. Parties and Order to Be Modified

This suit to modify a prior order is brought by CALLIE LYNN SHEARD, Petitioner. The last three numbers of CALLIE LYNN SHEARD's driver's license number are- The last three numbers of CALLIE LYNN SHEARD's Social Security number are•.

Petitioner is the mother of the child and has standing to bring this suit. The requested modification will be in the best interest of the child.

Respondents are JUDY O'DELL and RONALD O'DELL.

The order to be modified is entitled "DECREE FOR TERMINATION AS TO THE FATHER, J - P - A N D DECREE IN SUIT AFFECTING THE PARTENT-CHILD REALTIONSHIP AS TO THE MOTI-IER, CALLIE ANDERSON AKA CALLYE ANDERSON AKA CALLIE LYNN SHEARD" and was rendered on June 18, 2013.

3. Jurisdiction Seeking Transfer

This Court has continuing, exclusive jurisdiction of this suit. However, a transfer is being sought transferring this case to Montgomery County, Texas under mandatory venue provisions.

4. Child

The following child is the subject of this suit:

Name: E-~p_, Sex: Male

In the Interest ofP - Original Petition to Modify Page 1 Birth date: - County ofresidence: Montgomery

5. Parties Affected

The following parties may be affected by tills suit:

Name: JUDY O'DELL Relationship: maternal great aunt Process should be served.

Name: RONALD O'DELL Relationship: maternal great uncle Process should be served.

6. Child's Property

There has been no change of consequence in the status of the child's property since the prior order was rendered.

7. Modification ofC011servatorship, Possession and Access

The order to be modified is not based on a mediated or collaborative law settlement agreement. The circumstances of the child, a conservator, or other party affected by the order to be modified have materially and substantially changed since the date of rendition of the order to be modified.

Conservatorship: Petitioner request s that she be appointed as the sole managing conservator of the child, or in the alternative, as a joint managing conservator of the child with the right to designate the primary residence of the child.

The Respondents should be removed as conservators, or in the alternative, be named possessory conservators.

Rights & Duties:

Petitioner requests that the rights and duties of the respective conservators of the child be modified to provide as follows:

Petitioner should have the following rights:

1. the right to receive information from any other conservator of the children concerning the health, education, and welfare of the children;

In the Interest ofP - Original Petition to Modify Page 2 2. the right to confer with the other parent to the extent possible before making a decision concerning the health, education, and welfare of the children;

3. the right of access to medical, dental, psychological, and educational records of the children;

4. the right to consult with a physician, dentist, or psychologist of the children;

5. the right to consult with school officials concerning the chilcken's welfare and educational status, including school activities;

6. the right to attend school activities;

7. the right to be designated on the children's records as a person to be notified in case of an emergency; 8. the right to consent to medical, dental, and surgical treatment during an emergency involving an immediate danger to the health and safety of the children; and

9. the right to manage the estates of the children to the extent the estates have been created by the parent or the parent's family.

Petitioner should have the following rights and duties:

10. the duty of care, control, protection, and reasonable discipline of the children;

11. the duty to support the children, including providing the children with clothing, food, shelter, and medical and dental care not involving an invasive procedure;

12. the right to consent for the children to medical and dental care not involving an invasive procedure; and

13. the right to direct the moral and religious training of the children.

Petitioner should have the following rights, to be exercised exclusively by Petitioner, and in the alternative, independently:

14. The right to designate the child's primary residence;

15. The right to select which school or schools the child will attend

In the Interest ofP - 01iginal Petition to Modify Page 3 and make other educational decisions;

16. The right to consent to medical and dental treatment involving invasive procedures in situations not constituting an emergency;

17. The right to consent to medical treatment involving invasive procedures in an emergency;

18. The right to consent to psychological and psychiatric treatment for the child;

19. The right to represent the child in legal proceedings

20. The right to represent the child when the child's action is required by an agency of the government of the United States, one of its states or territories, or a foreign government;

21. The right to consent to marriage and enlistment in the am1ed forces;

22. The right to the services and earnings of the child; and

23. The right to receive and give receipt for periodic payments for the support of the child and to hold or disburse these funds for the benefit of the child

Possession & Access:

Petitioner believes that the parties will enter into a written agreement containing provisions for modification of the order providing for possession of and access to the child. If the parties do not reach an agreement, the Court should render such an order that is in the best interest of the child, ensuring frequent and continuing contact with his mother, and, if the Court feels it is necessary, giving the Respondents visitation with the child of one weekend per month for a period of six months to be stepped-down with no court ordered periods of visitation.

The requested modification is in the best interest of the child.

8. Req_uestfor Attorney's Fees, Expenses, Costs, and Interest

It was necessary for Petitioner to secure the services of Lauren H. Allen, a licensed attorney, to preserve and protect the child's rights. Respondent should be ordered to pay reasonable attorney's fees, expenses, and costs through trial and appeal, and a judgment should be rendered in favor of this attorney and against Respondent and be ordered paid directly to Petitioner's attorney, who may enforce the judgment in the attorney's own name. Petitioner

Jn the Interest of Original Petition to Modify Page4 .1. Prayer

. Petitio(\ef: prays thaJ citadon mid no)ic,e issue afrequired by la\v and that the C\mrt enter its nrdetsin ac;cordnnce \-\i,tll fae allegations contained in this petition.

P\ltitionerprays for attorney's foe$, e:tpcnses, ctist~. and interest as. tequested ahlive.

R.espectfully $l1\:ii1tit1i,"i:l,

Law Otllc;~ of John.E. Choate l J6 \Vest Le'\\~s Conrol\ TX 77301 Tel: (936) 441-2999 f(lX: (93(\) :J,~8-567() /!i ,,<

A~/ !l ,lj//' / \l.J'l[j1t1 ' ' h'- f 1£.f / B{/ . i ( l".c..U.f·,,-·{.~} l f,·'p'i.>1.~-·L I.:anrei1 U. AU~n State Bar No.24080764 Lauren@ContocI,awOffice.coin Attorney forPetitiai1er

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I, Chris Daniel, District Clerk of Harris County, Texas certif; that this is a true and correct copy of the original record filed and or recorded in my office, electronically or hard copy, as it appears on this date. Witness my official hand and seal of office this November 25 2015

Certified Document Number: 67453924

In accordance with Texas Govenunent Code 406.013 electronically tnmsmitted authenticated documents are valid. If there is a question regarding the validity of this document and or seal please e-mail support@ltcdistrictclerk.com Appendix F-Citation Return on Ronald O'Dell

F-1 11/2/201512:15:43 PM Chris Danie! - District Clerk Harris County Envelope No. 7637693 CAUSE NO. 20l20J,?.22J By: STACEY RILEY Filed: 11/2/201512:15:43 PM

RECEIPT NO. 0.00 CIV ********** 'l'R 82446619 PLAINTIFF: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES In The 313th vs. Judicial District Court DEFENDANT: ANDERSON, CALLIE of Harris County, Texas 313TH DISTRICT COORT Houston TX CITATION THF. STATR OF TEXAS County of Harris

TO: O'DELL, RONALD 24223 EVERGREEN RD PORTER TX 77365

Attached is a copy of MOTION 'l'O TRANSFER

This instrument was filed on the 13th day of October. 2015, in the above cited cause number and court. The instrument attached describes the claim against you.

YOU HAVE BEEN SUED, You may emp1oy an attorney_ If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with !;he District clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of 20 days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you.

TO OFFICER SERVING: This citation was issued on 20th day of October, 2015, under my hand and seal of said court.

Issued at request Of: .. . .r~~::~~?;<;··\ l ~/· ..... C'loCHRIS ~~[~ Clerk /1~~- ~ //) • A ALLBN, LAUREN H f 8 (~\ -¥hrr;ls county 1 'l'exas 116 WE:ST LEWIS CONROE, TX 77301 ~~ \, N \'i-d-\.. , j ~~1 Caroline J:loust.on, Texas 77002 ....lh:...,,pi?.o. Box 4-651, Houston, Texas 77210) .... 'o * Tel: (936} 441.-.2999 -.

OFFICER/AUTHORIZED PERSO~ RETCTRN

Carne to hand at,L.2.2Po•clock -t; .M., on the 2L day of cJc:.-bJid' , '.;)_6 /S:.. Executed at(a~dress) 212 ;J, ~ Wt:-~µ· ;f,j. ,/?uri?'l)z:;f 2Z1££ in .l2z 12',~ tJJ1,r;J, County at 2 'aJ o;clock ... _.M., on the 2/. day of iJ;;;64,d'"' );OJJ'by de iver·ing to defendant, in person, a true copy of this Citatio together with the a~com_panying copy (ies) of the

attached thereto and I endorsed on .J{!g;,t'!,{Jt~itktg{4f.ei'°Coj9,elivery. Pet~~n. To certify which I affix my hand officially this _L._l_._ day of IFC. f::Q/2 -{f: l)

_ _ _ orj'?JJ/'/tj"fcoonty, Texas

By A:v)'/~k ~ on this day, {)l}UJQ Lg~C)(J G- , known to me to be the person whose signature appears on the foregoing return 1 personallY appeared . After being by me duly sworn, he/she stated thut this citation was executed by him/hex in the exact manner recited on the return. )

SWORN 'J'O AND SUBSCRIBE=D=B:E::FO"R::E=MB=,=on=t"h°'i:;\s ;);) day o~= ~~ . --·' 2()/ s.. TA.MMYK.TRAPP Notary 1c ~ l\'OtoryPubUo, State of Taxes MyCommlsslon Expires NJNT.(:ITlt.P Mey 12, 2019 1111m1111111111a1m •

I, Chris Daniel, District Clerk of Hanis County, Texas certify that this is a trne and correct copy of the original record filed and or recorded in my office, electronically or hard copy, as it appears on this date. \Vitness my official hand and seal of office this November 25, 2015

Certified Document Number: 67699024

In accordanc1e with Texas Govenrment Code 406.013 electronically transmitted authenticated documents are valid. If there is a question regarding the validity of this document and 01· seal please e-mail support@hcdisnictderk.com Appendix G- Citation Return on Judy O'Dell

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- -------------------- - - - - " 11/2/2015 12:15:43 PM Chris Daniel • District Clerk Harris County Envelope No. 7637693 CAUSE NO. 201201222,J By: STACEY RILEY Filed: 11/2/201512:15:43 PM RECEIPT NO. 0.00 CIV ********** TR # 82446589 PLA!NTIF'F: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SEilVJ'.CES In The 313th vs. JUdicial District Court DEE'BNDl'INT: ANDERSON, CALLIE of Harris County, Texas 313TH DISTRICT COURT Houston TX CITATT.ON THE STATE OF TEXAS County of Harris

TO: O'DELL, JUDY 24223 EVERGREEN RD PORTER TX 77365

Attached is a copy of MOTION TO TRANSFER

This instrument was filed on the 13th day of October. 201s, in the above cited cause number and court. The instrument attached describes the claim against you.

YOU HAVE BEB.."r SUED, You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not. file a written answer with the District Clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of 20 days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you.

TO OFF~CBR SF.RVING: This citation was issued on 20th day of October, 201s, under my hand and seal of said court. _....-~;··1-i~~;···,.. ~ (~ /iJ . - Issued at request of: ALLE:N, LAUREN H 116 WEST LEW.CS CONROE 1 TX 77301 tg /A,, /§./' ~""' \ lU \ \ '~;\, ......... ~... "•\ tb<1ffiIS %t~r1s D EL, District Clerk county, Texas J ~~1 Caroline Houston, Texas 77002 ./~~·:i?.O. Box 4651, Uouston, Texas 77210) \. "IS't:·· ........... ~"\-· / Tel: (936} 441-2999 Bar No.: 24080764 rJ * ..................... t:i•. •••·• GENERATED ' BY: ALARCON, CRJ;STINA l?4Gff 10218073

OFFICER/AUTHORIZED PERSON RETURN

Came to hand at /:2.J:li•clock --J2 .M., on th~ 2J_ day of 1£-.../o.4z~ ·-·---' ~- Executed at (address) 25'.223 :fitn:..r,-;cce/Ja, !?od :•clock ~p.._.M., on the~ day of 17c,-:zf:l.Jd1 ';l.rrJ.{ by del:i.ve;t;';i.ng to i .I/' defendant, in person, a true copy of this Citation togethe with the,accom!}~in~~ copy(ies) of the • 1lA 17' (j I; A f V /". f AZ, // attached thereto and I endorsed o~sikid cdpy of t~~~ita idii 'th q,_ate !!elivery. Pe ti ti on, .i..;. Ir"" To certify which I affix my hand officially this .du...J__ day of O"(ilb/J_'-L.( I 4k::)-· """0 Fee:$ _ _ _ __

_ _ _ of _ _ _ _ _ County, 'I'exas

on. this day, DM/t? lt/JN"()ljE.. , known to me to be the person whose signature appears on the foregoing return, personally appeared _ After being by me duly sworn,' he/she stated that this citation was executed by him/her in the exact manner recited on the return. j SWORN TO AND SUB""'S"'C"RI"B:'E"D""'BE"'F"'O"'RE=ME=,~on this dO day, of~£/L ~ .J>J'S. ~~L- Norcuy PubUc, Stole 01 Teicos MyComml~lon EXlllres -~ ~ ~ ~ !: ub May 12, 20.19 "·'

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I, Chris Daniel, District Clerk of Harris Count<;, Texas certify that this is a true and correct copy of the original record filed and or recorded in my office, electronically or hard copy, as it appears on this date. Witness my official hand and seal of office this November 25 2015

Certified Document Number: 67699030

In accordance with Texas Govenunent Code 406.013 electronically transmitted authenticated docmnents are valid. If there is a question regarding the validity of this document and or seal please e-mail suppoit@hcdistJ:ictclerk.com Appendix H - Respondent's Motion for Reappointment of Attorney Ad Litem for Child

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--·----------- -------·-------..,...--~------~--·~·-·-·--- - -------------=----- ------ - - -~------- ~---~ ----- ----~-- 11/6/2015 4:52:15 PM Chris Danie! - District Clerk Harris County Envelope No. 7730534 By: STACEY RILEY Filed: 11/6/2015 4:52:15 PM

CAUSE NO. 2012-01222J

IN THE INTEREST OF § IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF § § HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS § CHILD § 313TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

RESPONDENTS' MOTION FOR REAPPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY AD LITEM FOR CHILD

Respondents, JUDY O'DELL and RONALD O'DELL ("Respondents") ask the

Court to rn-appoint the Attorney Ad Litem for the Child the subject of this suit in

this case, as authorized by Texas Family Code section 107.021.

BACKGROUND

1. The child is E--~~

2. Respondents JlJDY O'DELL and RONALD O'DELL are husband and wife,

and are the Joint Managing Conservators of the child.

3. The mother of the child the subject of this suit is CALLIE LYNN SHEARD

(''Ms. Sheard"). Respondents have filed a counte1· petition requesting the

termination of Ms. Sheaxd's paxental rights.

4. The fathex of the child the subject of this suit is J - P - . and his

parental rights have been terminated by this court.

5. Ms. Sheard filed a Petition to Modify Parent-Child Relationship on October

13, 2015. The Decree to be modified is the Court's June 18, 2013, Decree for

Termination as to the Father, J•laP~••and the Decree in Suit Affecting the

Parent-Child Relationship as to the Mother, Callie Anderson AKA Callye Anderson

AKA Callie Lynn Sheard, in the pre-existing suit brought against Ms. Sheard by

----- ------ - - - - - the Texas Department of Child and Family Protection.

6. The Court previously appointed Juliane Crow as Attorney Ad Litem for the

child the subject of this suit.

7. Respondents request that the Court reappoint Juliane Crow as Attorney Ad

Litem for the child the subject of this suit.

ARGUMENT & AUTHORITIES

8. In a private termination suit, a court must appoint either an amicus attorney

to assist the court in protecting the interests of the child or an attorney ad litem to

represent the child if no other amicus attorney or attorney ad litem has been

appointed and no party to the suit can adequately represent the child's interests.

Tex. Fam. Code §107.02l(a-l); In re KM.M., 326 S.vV.3d 714, 715 (Tex. App.-

Amarillo 2010, no pet.); In re KD.S., No. 09-11-00367-CV (Tex. App.-El Paso 2012,

pet. denied) (memo op.; 3-29-12). Before making an appointment, the court must (1)

consider the parties' ability to pay the amicus attorney's or attorney ad !item's

reasonable fees and (2) balance the child's interests against the cost to the parties,

taking into account the cost of available alternatives for resolving issues without an

appointment. Tex. Fam. Code §107.021(b)(l).

9. Respondents ask the Court to re-appoint Juliane Crow as Attorney Ad Litem

in this case as it appears that no party to the suit can adequately represent the

child's interests.

10. The appointment of an Attorney Ad Litem is proper in this case because the

parties are capable of paying the Attorney Ad Litem's reasonable fees and the child's interests outweigh the potential costs to the parties, even after considering

other available alternatives to the appointment.

PRAYER

11. For these reasons, Respondents ask the Court to re-appoint Juliane Crow as

Attorney Ad Litem for the child the subject of this suit, in order to protect the

interests of the child and issue an order granting the Attorney Ad Litem immediate

access to the child and any information relating to the child, including privileged

and confidential information.

Respectfully submitted,

By: /S/ Garv M. Polland Gary M. Polland State Bar No. 16095800 Valerie L. Brock State Bar No. 12074610 2211 Norfolk, Suite 920 Houston, Texas 77046 Telephone: 713-621-6335 Facsimile: 713-622-6334 Email: pollandlaw@yahoo.com ATTORNEYS FOR RESPONDENTS/ COUNTER-PETITIONERS

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE . v I hereby certrfy that on the \.{) ~~ day of November 2015, a true and correct copy of the foregoing J:viotion for Re-Appointment of Attorney Ad Litem for Child was forwarded via facsimile and/or via first class mail or hand-deliveiy to opposing counsel in accordance with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure as follows:

Via Facsimile (936)441-2999 Lauren H. Allen Attorney for· Callie Lynn Sheard /SI Gary M. Polland Gary M. Polland ' '

I, Chris Daniel, District Clerk of Harris County, Texas certify that this is a true and correct copy of the original record filed and or recorded in my office, electronically or hard copy, as it appears on this date. Witness my official hand and seal of office this November 25 2015

Certified Document. Number: 67788178

Chris Daniel DISTRICT CLERK HAP-R!S COUNTY, TEXAS

In accordance with Texas Govenunent Code 406.013 electronically transmitted authenticated documents are valid. If there is a question regarding the validity of this document and or seal please e-mail support@hcdistrictderk.com Appendix I - Order Appointing Attorney Ad Litem

I-1 g.,~od-.~ FD~itrri~a~11) ~J 1 ORIGINAL Cl CAUSE NO. 2012-01222J Time: /Cf Nov 1 °'k 0 2015 /J..JO J ~.- IN THE INTEREST OF § IN THE DIS ~ cou'rt·r~ § Dcp!Jty

§ HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS § CHILD § 313TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

ORDER REAPPOINTING ATTORNEY AD LITEM FOR CHILD

After considering Respondent's Motion for Re-Appointment of Attorney Ad Litem for the Child, the response, and arguments of counsel, the Court.

GRANTS the motion, finds that the appointment of an Attorney Ad Litem for the child the subject of this suit is necessary to ensure that E A P - best interest is adequately represented, and re-appoints JUILANE "JULI" CROW, State Bar No. 24000653, P.O. Box 10152, Houston, Texas 77206, Telephone: 281-382-1395, Facsimile: 713-422-2389, as Attorney Ad Litern for the child. ·

1. Accordingly, the Court finds that Attorney Ad Litem is entitled to reasonable fees and expenses to be paid by Petitioner CALLIE LYNN SHEARD and Respondents JUDY O'DELL and RONALD O'DELL, and ORDERS CALLIE LYNN SHEARD to deposit $ I 5;o , and JUDY O'DELL and RONALD O'DELL$ ::J Sn into Arnicus Attorney's trust account by '3.-.1~day of N ~\J €...,,f)i:;P--., 2015.

2. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Attorney Ad Litem will have immediate access to the child.

3. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Attorney Ad Litem will have immediate access to any information relating to the child, as authorized by Texas Family Code section 107.006. This information includes but is not limited to the records relating to medical, mental-health, and substance-abuse care or treatment, social services, law enforcement, school, probate or other court proceedings, or trusts or accounts of which the child is a beneficiary.

4. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Attorney Ad Litem may investigate the facts of the case to the extent she considers appropriate ..

5. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Attorney Ad Litem must perform all duties in this case regarding the child, including the following:

RECORDER'S MEMORANDUM This Instrument Is cf poor quality at the Orne of Imaging. a. Within a reasonable time after the appointment, interview the following people:

(1) Any child that is four ur more years old and elicit, in a devefopmentally appropriate manner, the child's expressed objectives.

(2) Each person who has significant knowledge of the child's history and condition, including foster parents of the child.

(3) The parties to the suit.

b. Obtain and review copies of relevant records relating to the child as provided by Section 107 .006.

c. Participate in the conduct of litigation to the same extent as an attorney for a party.

d. Take any action consistent with the child's interests that Attorney Ad Litem considers necessary to expedite the proceedings.

e. Encourage settlement and the use of alternative forms of dispute resolution.

f. Review and sign, or decline to sign, a proposed or ag1·eed order affecting the child.

6. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Attorney Ad Litem will only be required to attend court hearings when her presence is necessary to protect the child's best interest.

NOV 1 02015 SIGNEDon~~~~~~~~-r;;:~~'--

£kbL JlfDGE PRESIDING

----------------------~ APPROVED AS TO FORM AND ENTRY REQUESTED:

By: !SI Gary M. Polland Gary M. Polland State Bar No. 16095800 Valerie L. Brock State Bar No. 12074610 221 1 Norfolk, Suite 920 J-louston, Texas 77046 Telephone: 713-621-6335 Facsimile: 713-622-6334 Email: pollandlaw@yahoo.com AITORNEYS FOii RESPONDENTS I, Chris Daniel, District Clerk of Harris County, Texas certif1 that this is a true and con-ect copy of the original record filed and or recorded in my office, electronically or hard copy, as it appears on this date. Witness my official hand and seal of office this November 25 2015

C ertifie cl Document Numb er: 67926425

In accordance with Texas Govenunent Code 406.013 electronically transmitted authenticated docmnents are valid. If there is a question regarding the validity of this docmnent and or seal please e-mail supp ort@hc districtclerk. com Appendix J -Notice of Hearing

J-1 11/13/2D15 11 :56:34 AM Chris Daniel·- District Clerk Harris County Envelope No. 7818905 By: Emily Ramos Filed: 11/13/2Q1511 :56:34 AM

IN THE INTEREST OF § IN THE DISTRJCTCOUKf § § 31.JJVD!CfALIHSTRICT § A. CRILD § HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS

tiQIICEOF HEARL"'XG

. J11e Com:t l1as. set the foll.owing Jvfotions to he h¢ard on Tuesdav, Nvvember 1i,2015 ilt 1:15 p.m.: · ·

1. Petitionel"s Motion to !rMsfer

· 2. Resj)Ondenl"s Motio.q foi: Reappontment of Attomey Ad Litem foi' Child

Respec.tful!y submitted,

.L!iW Ofi:lce ofJ\ihn B. Choate l 16. We~t l,(;>;vis Conroe, TX 77301 Tel: (936) 441-2999 Fa>:: (936) 788-5670 ,. /i . ,-}¥'// / ..• ···>fl!, Bf~/! l(.if//:J.{c:_~-1,?---2=-"'..-:._'_·--· . .·Laureh H . .Allen State Har No. 24()807 64 ·1auren@CoMoeLawOftlce.com Attome)• for CAlLtE L'YNN SHEAR))

N Certificate· o.fSerdco ·~ 0 I certii}' that a irn.e copy of the above W!iS served on each uttorJ'.ley.ofreoord or party · in accordance. with foe. Texas Rules of.Civil Procedure on l1- !b-J.S GaryM. Folfand --. Certified Mail RRR Attomeyfor R.espondeftts _ Reg11lar Mail 2211 Norfolk, Suite 920 }:LFax Houston, TX 77046 ·Personal Delivery pol!andlaw@vahoo.com E-Mail Te!:(7J3)62l-6335 Fa;x: (7 !3) 622-6334

,lull Crow ..... Certifiecj M;i.il RRR ~

PO Box 10.152 Ho11sfon, TX .77:206

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I, Chris Daniel, District Clerk of Harris County, Texas certiB; that this is a hue and correct copy of the original record filed and or recorded in my office, electronically or hard copy, as it appears on this date. \lJitness my official hand and seal of office this November 25 2015

Certified Document Number: 67876401

In accordanc'e 'With Texas Govenunent Code 406.013 electrouically transmitted authenticated docwnents are valid. If there is a question regarding the validity of tlris document and or seal please e-mail supp ort@hc disttictclerk. com

---····--·· Appendix K - Proposed Order Transferring Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship

K-1 11117/201512:34:17 PM Chris Daniel - District Clerk Harris County Envelope No. 7863278 By: Emily Ramos Filed: 11117/201512:34:17 PM NO. 2012-01222J

IN THE INTEREST OF § IN THE DISTRICT COURT § § 313 J1JDICIAL DISTRICT § A CIITLD § HAIUUS COUN'.('Y, TEXAS

ORDER TRANSFERRING SUIT AFFECTING PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP

The Court, after considering the pleadings, finds that no controverting affidavit has been filed and that the Motion to Transfer filed by CALLIE LYNN SHEARD should be granted.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that this suit is transferred to Montgomery County, Texas. On receipt of the pleadings, documents, and orders from the transferring court, the district clerk in that county is ORDERED to file and docket the suit in the appropriate court under the same procedures as those used for filing an original action. The district clerk shall notify the judge of the transferee court, all parties, the clerk of the transferring court, and, if appropriate, the transferring court's local registry that the suit has been docketed.

The clerk of this Court is ordered to transmit immediately, in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Family Code, the following documents:

1. The pleadings in the pending proceeding. 2. A certified copy of all entries in the minutes. 3. A certified copy of each final order. 4. A certified copy of the order of transfer signed by the transferring court.

The clerk of this Court is ordered to keep a copy of the transferred pleadings and documents.

The clerk of this Court is ordered to send a certified copy of this order to CALLIE LYNN SHEARD, JUDY O'DELL, RONALD O'DELL and to the state disbursement unit.

All costs, including certified or other copying expenses and postage, are taxed against CALLIE LYNN SHEARD, for which let execution issue.

JUDGE PRESIJ)ING

APPROVED AS TO FORM ONLY:

hi the Interest ofP - Order Transferring Case Page 1 Law Ofll.qe .of John E. Choate l l 6 West Lewis Conroe, TX 773(}] Tel: §9~6)441-2999 Fax: (93(i} 7~8·5P70 !J . ' l~I~· . . 'I (1::;11:,~~-·1 { .r · ·'(,,?f'/J I · • !(. {)! t l, • By{.-/-l!Jl!t'.7 :f/1V b'Z.,.....-- . ll:auifiiiYH, Allen ' . . . Attorney for Petltione1: StateBatNo, 24080764 Lauren@Con..ro6Law0ffic;e,c,)m.

l cetiify that a true cnpy offue above 'vas s.erved 011 each attorney ofrecord Oi' party in a,ccorclance with the Texas R:tifos of Civil Procedure on !)~ l]- CJ . . . . ________ Gary M. Pt•llan~ Certi:6.iild Mail RRR Atton1ey_[or 8.i!,wa11dentr ....- .. Regular ..Mail 2211 Norfolk,. Suile 920 iQ-Fax · Houstoii,.TX 77046 _ Personal Ddivery pol.iahdiawro.ivahoo:cort1 E-Mail .. 1 ·,7.1')··. ~?]·:"'v,,-,o;: .Te ,: \. -1. .. · ..:.~ ~i ..._ i ........ File&Serve Pax: (712)622-6334

JuHC.row Certifieq 11-·1ail RR.it PO Box JOJ .52 Reiwlar JVfail · frouston, TX 77206 ~fa; . _:__ Personal Delivery Fax: (713) 422-2389 E-Mail -. & Serve File

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·r~·T1;~·r~1:e1:;;1i/rh1;1~1-:;;---·---·-··-- onkr Transfoi:iing Case I, Chris Daniel, District Clerk of Harris County, Texas certif\; that this is a true and con-ect copy of the original record filed and or recorded in my office, electronically or hard copy, as it appears on this date. Witness my official hand and seal of office this November 25, 2015

Certified Document Number: 67915731

In accordance with Texas Government Code 406.013 electronically transmitted authenticated documents are valid. If there is a question regarding the validity of this document and or seal please e-mail suppo1t@hcdistrictclerk.com

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L-1 11/17/201512:34:17 PM Chris Daniel - District Clerk Harris County Envelope No. 7863278 By·. Emily Ramos Filed: 11/17/2015 12:34:17 PM

IN THE IN nm.EST Of IN THE DISTRICT COURT

ACfilLD HAJtRIS COlJNTY, TEXAS

Th\: Co\ut :fipcfo thatRespondents did not properly request a hearing on tlieir Ivioiim1 for Reappoh1tiuiint ofAt(Q111ey Ad Litem for Cbild,..and nq notice or opporftm)ty was givq1 to the Pethfoner 6n that Motion; and therefore, 'the Ord!\r signed on Noven1bet l 0, 2015, Reappointing .Ad IJtemfor,Child i~ hereby \VlTBDRAWN.

SIGNJ~Don·---------~-~~

,,,,,,,,,,_, _____________,,, ____________________________ JUDGE PRESID1NG

APPROVED AS TO FOR.Vi ONLY:

Certifkate of Servfoe I ¢erti!Y t11at.a.wue ¢fl)JY of the above Wt1s served on ~a 0h attorney ofrecord or party in riccordai!ce with theTexii,sRules oi'Civil P.rocedttte mi /ll7~J5 ----------------

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·-······--·-····----······-·····-· ---~-~---- Page2 I, Chris Daniel, District Clerk of Harris Count<;, Texas certiB; that this is a true and correct copy of the original record filed and or recorded in my office, electronically or hard copy, as it appears on this date. Witness my official hand and seal of office this November 25, 2015

Certified Document Number: 67915730

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ORIGINAL CAUSE NO. 2012-01222J

IN THE INTEREST OF § IN THE 313th DISTRICT

§ COURT

§ HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS § lJ' l L "I;! Chris D -1?.t J} Dlstrtct can/et I erk ORDER . Time• NOV 18 2015 After considering Respondent's Motion for Trans ~A-­ presented, the response, and arguments of counsel, the Court hereby: Oop"'Y---...D

ORDERS that Petitioners Motion to Transfer is hereby denied.

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Judge Presiding

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, MEMORANDUM RE.CORDER S I"" 1nsl!Ument Ill of poor qua "' This at lhe lime of \!llBglng. I, Chris Daniel, District Clerk of Harris County, Texas certiB; that this is a true and correct copy of the original record filed and or recorded in my office, electronically or hard copy, as it appears on this date. Witness my official hand and seal of office this November 25. 2015

Certifie cl Document N urnb er: 67961029

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. IN THE INTEREST OF § IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF § § HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS § CHILD § 313THJUDICIALDISTRI~l LED . Chris D I I District ~?a~k

ORDER REAPPOINTING ATTORNEY AD LITEM FOR CH!iLQ_ NOV 18 2015 9• Harris Count t{J5J After considering Respondent's Motion for Re-Appointment 8l"-Attorney Ad y, •xa. ~ 0 Litem for the Child, the response, and arguments of counsel, the Court. •Puty

GRANTS the motion, finds that the appointment of an Attorney Ad Litem for the child the subject of this suit is necessary to ensure that E A•••t P - best interest is adequately represent.ed, and re-appoints JUILANE "JULI" CROW, State Bar No. 24000653, P.O. Box 10152, Hou$ton, Texas 77206, Telephone: 281-382-1395, Facsimile: 713-422-2389, as Attorney Ad Litem for the child.

1. Accordingly, the. Court· finds that Attorney Ad Litem is entitled to reasonable fees and expenses to be paid by Petitioner CALLIE LYNN SHEARD and Respondents JUDY O'DELL and RONALD O'DELL, and ORDERS CALLIE LYNN SHEARD to deposit$ 750.00, and JUDY O'DELL and RONALD O'DELL $750.00 into Amicus Attorney's trust account by 30th_day of November 2015. ' 2. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Attorney Ad Litem will have immediate access to the child.

3. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Attorney Ad Litem will have immediate access to any information relating to the child, as authorized by Texas Family Code section 107.006. This information includes but is not limited to the records relating to medical, mental-health, and substance-abuse care or treatment, social services, law enforcement, school, probate or other court proce.edings, or trusts or accounts of which the child is a beneficiary.

4. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Attorney Ad Litem may investigate the facts of the case to the extent she considers appropriate.

5. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Attorney Ad Litem must perform all duties in this case regarding the child, including the following:

a. Within a reasonable time after the appointment, . interview the following people: RECORDER'S MEMORANDUM l'hla ln811Ument Is at poor quality at the time of Imaging.

-~---···------ - ---·-- ·----· ------ .. -- -···--· ------ -- -- --- - --- - --- --~~- -~---- - - ----- - - --- --~ -- -- - ---- - - - - - - - - - - (1) Any child that is four or more years old and elicit, in a developmentally appropriate manner,· the child's expressed objectives.

(2) Each person who has significant knowledge of the child's history and condition, including foster parents of the child.

b. Obtain and review copies of relevant records relating to the child as provided by Section 107.006.

c. Participate in the conduct of litigation to the same extent as an attorney for a party.

d. Take any action consistent with the child's interests that Attorney Ad Litem considers necessary to expedite the proceedings.

e. Encourage settlement and the use of alternative forms of dispute resolution.

f. Review and sign, or decline to sign, a proposed or agreed order affecting the child.

6. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Attorney Ad Litem will only be required to attend court hearings when her presence is necessary to protect the child's best interest. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND ENTRY REQUESTED:

By: /SI Gaiy M Polland Gary M. Polland State Bar No. 16095800 Valerie L. Brock State Bar No. 12074610 2211 Norfolk, Suite 920 Houston, Texas 77046 Telephone: 713-621-6335 Facsimile: 713-622-6334 Email: pollandlaw@yahoo.com ATTORNEYS FOR RESPONDENTS ... ' <·

I, Chris Daniel, District Clerk of Harris County, Texas certif'; that this is a hue and correct copy of the original record filed and or recorded in my office, electronically or hard copy, as it appears on this date. 11.Jitness my official hand and seal of office this November 25 2015

C ertifie ~ Document Numb er: 67961028

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IN THE INTEREST OF § IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF § § HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS § MINOR CHILD § 313'.l'li JUDICIAL DISTRICT

RESPONDENT'S CONTROVERTING AFFIDAV!F ILED Chris Daniel STATE OF TEXAS § District Clerk § NOV 18 2015 Time· COUNTY OF HARRIS § . Horris C:cunly, Tol

POLLAND, who, having first been duly sworn, upon his oath deposes and says the following:

"The proposed transfer of the above styled and numbered case is against the best interest of the child. The 313th Judicial District Court Judge is knowledgeable about the case history and background. The reappointment of Acnicus Attorney in the case, Julie Crow, is also critical to the child's best interest and traveling to Montgomery County would be an inconvenience for her.

In addition, Respondent's permanent managing conservators prefer the current Court due to the above reasons. Petitioners also have wholly failed to present any evidence to the contrary or factually justify a transfer."

Is/M'. GARY POLLAND

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me on this _ _ _ day of November 2015, by _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _~

Notary Public, State of Texas Appendix P-Proposed Order Denying Petitioner's Motion to Transfer

p 11/19/201510:40:54 AM Ct1ris Daniel - District Clerk Harris County Envelope No. 7901136 By: Emily Ramos Filed: 11/19/201510:40:54 AM NO. 2012-01222J

Ll\/ THE INTEREST OF § IN THE DISTRICT COURT § Ed.~~ § 313 JUDICIAL DISTRICT § A CHILD § HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS

ORDER DENYING PETITIONER'S MOTION TO TRANSFER

On November 17, 2015, the Court heard Petitioner's Motion to Transfer and rendered in open Court as follows:

Motion DENIED.

Presiding Judge

4- 0 I, Chris Daniel, District Clerk of Harris County, Texas certif; that this is a true and cotTect copy of the original record filed and or recorded in my office, electronically or hard copy, as it appears on this date . . Witness my official hand and seal of office this November 25 2015

Certified Document Number: 67951955

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Q-1 11/20/2015 2:36:36 PM Chris Daniel - District Clerk Harris County Envelope No. 7929761 By: Emily R_amos Filed: 11/20/2015 2:36:36 PM NO. 2012-01222J ..

IN THE INTEREST OF § INTHEDISTRICTCOURT § § 313 JUDICIAL DISTRICT § A CHILD § HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS

MOTION OBJECTING TO RESPONDENT'S CONTROVERTING AFFIDAVIT & MOTION OBJECTING TO RESPONDNET'S PROPOSED ORDER

Petitioner hereby brings this Motion Objecting to Respondent's Controverting Affidavit and Motion Objecting to Respondent's Proposed Order denying Petitioner's Motion to Transfer and shows the following:

1. Petitioner's Motion to Transfer was filed with this Court on October 8, 2015.

2. Respondent Judy O'Dell was served with the Motion to Transfer by a civil process server on October 22, 2015, as duly noted on the return filed with this Court on November 2, 2015.

3. Respondent Ronald O'Dell was served with the Motion to Transfer by a civil process server on October 21, 2015, as duly noted on the returned filed with this Court on November 2, 2015.

4. On November 13, 2015, Petitioner filed her Notice of Hearing on Petitioner's Motion to Transfer, even though no controverting affidavit had been filed.

5. The Hearing on Petitioner's Motion to Transfer took place on November 17, 2015.

6. As of November 17, 2015, Respondents had not filed any controverting affidavit.

7. On November 17, 2015, in open court, the Court judicially rendered Petitioner's Motion to Transfer was denied after arguments of counsel.

8. After the Court rendered, and Petitioner's counsel, Lauren Allen, argued that the Transfer must be granted for numerous reasons, one being that the Respondents did not file a controverting affidavit, Respondents now seek to file their controverting affidavit.

9. Petitioner OBJECTS to that affidavit as stated herein and more specifically because: (1) it was not timely filed; (2) it was filed after the Court rendered in open Court on the Motion to Transfer; (3) it is not verified;

····- ........ ··- ...... . Jn the Interest ofP. . . . Objection to Respondents' Controverting Affidavit and Proposed Order ! [Page (4}it dm~s nc.\t llenythal the gro.lmds for.the. Manda.tor:y Transfer ptu:snanl to .Tex. Fam. Coile §155.201 (b) exist; (5) .it>does not:ifony that grpmids for the transfor exist; and (6}Petitioner was not given notice "not less than 10 days before the date of the I~ea1i11g·o1i:~he :n1otioi1 (() tr_ans.fer.~~

10. Petitioner OBJECTS to (he order filed hv Respondents on November 18- 2015, . entitled ;,Or·deJ'" whidi sj1ecifloal1y tdettnce;tliM tbe Court conside.red the "evi<:lencepresented, the response''.,. and completely fails to mention that the Cr)tlttjudjdally rentkted in operi Cou.rt on November 17, 2015 th

I l. Respi.inent.'s proposed ordetrr.tilkes ii JooliJike. the Comt would be denying the .Motton to 1rm1sfot aftefthe controvprtir1g, affidavit wwi filed, whe.n that is not thp case.. . .>. . . . .

lL Petitfoi1er previously filed onNoveuiber 19, 2Ul .5, an \}!Tier that accurately reflecfa the Court's ruling on Nove1nbet . ·~. 17,. 2015.. and that . .order ... is,altached . 11ereto as Exhibit A..

Petitioner µrnysthe Court sign au t>rtler tllat accurately reflects tliereeord, in which.the CC.>i\r(jtid.kiallv ~- . November .. rendered. on . 17... 2U15thatthe Motion toT1'ansfor >>'i!.Sd:e11ied.

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,~, li1kh.;1;;~,;/,';Ji~·· O)Jjeqtion to Resj>(jntl<;nt~' C\1ntrovet:th1g At';'id1ri'lt and Proposed Order S~ertificate.ofService

r ce,rtify that a true c.opy of the above w~t~ served on ead1 at1orney o'rre-cord or party - - - jl-'?f)-.-\•C.. iJJ ilGcordance withthe Texas.Rules ofCiviJ Procedure on _1__k:.':!______-,,/__________________

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~THEINTERBST OF s INTH.E.DISl'R:ICTCOtJRT ~ § § . 313 .JUD!CIAL DISTRICT § § llARRlS C:ODNTY,TEXAS

DJ1DE'R DENYING PETITIONER'S MOTION TO TRA"ISFER ·On Nov~mbf.r 17 ,i615, the (ourt beard. Peiitimer's Motion to Tl'ansfer and rehiiered in Ppen Cblln;.as follov>'s:

Motion DE1'1ED.

. ' I, Chris Daniel, District Clerk of Harris Cotmty, Texas certify that this is a true and correct copy of the original record filed and or recorded in my office, electronically or hard copy, as it appears on this date. \Vitness my official hand and seal of office this November 25 2015

Certified Document Number: 67972179

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CHARRICKA BABERS LATOYA WASHINGTON 175-6 176~7 0 ORIGINAL CAUSE NO. 2012-01222J

IN THE INTEREST OF IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF

FILED HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS Chris oanlel CHILD District ~H JUDICIAL JUVENILE DISTRICT JUN 1 8 2013

DECREE FOR TERMINAfTONAs~llER, DECREE IN SUIT AFFECTI~XREN'f-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AS TO THE If. ~AND MOTHER, CALLIE ANDERSON AKA CALL YE ANDERSON AKA CALLIE LYNN SHEARD

On May 23, 2013 through June 3, 2013, came on to be heard before this Court Petitioner's Suit To Affect The Parent-Child Relationship, and Suit To Terminate The Parent-Child Re/Cllionship.

1. Appearances

!.!. The Department of Family and Protective Services ("the Department") appeared through CHARRICKA BABERS, caseworker, and by attorney, DAVID S. MASQUELETTE., and announced ready.

1.2, Respondent Mother, CALLIE ANDERSON AKA CALLYE ANDERSON AKA CALLIE LYNN SHEARD, SSN XXX-XX-5097, appeared in person and through her Attorney, SUSAN RYAN SOLIS, and announced ready.

1.3. JUDY O'DELL, Maternal Great Aunt of the child, E'9 A - P - appeared in person, agreed to the.terms of this order, waived service of citation and announced ready.

J- P- 1.4. RONALD O'DELL, agreed to the terms of this order and waived service of citation and notice.

1.5. Respondent Father, appeared in person and through Attorney, MITCHEL RY AN NELSON, and announced ready.

1.6. Also appearing was JULIANE (JULI) CROW, appointed by the Court as Attorney Ad Litem for the child the subject of this suit.

Decree For Termination And Decree In Si.lit Affecling The Parent-Child 2012.01222J / 313ih Relationshi · Page1 June 18, 2013 (ginad)

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2.1. The Court, having examined the record and heard the evidence and argument of counsel, finds that this Court has jurisdiction of this case and of all the parties and that no other court has continuing, exclusive jurisdiction of this case.

2.2. The Court, having examined the record and heard the evidence and argument of counsel. finds that the State of Texas has jurisdiction of this case pursuant to Subchapter C, Chapter 152, Texas Family Code, by virtue of the fact that Texas is the home state of the child.

2.3. All persons entitled to citation were properly cited or filed a duly executed waiver of citation herein,

3. Jury

A jury was waived, and all questions of fact and of law were submitted to the Court.

4. Record

The record of testimony was duly reported by KAREN HOBBS.

5. Master ofthe·Court's Findings and Recommendations

The Master of the Court made the following findings and recommendations:

6. The Child

The Court finds that the following child is the subject of this suit:

Name: Sex: Birth Date: Social Security Number: Present Residence: RELATIVE'S HOME

7. Establishment of Paternity: JOSHUA POWERS

IT IS ORDERED AND DECREED that JI ~is, and he is hereby . declared to be, the father of the child, E-~p- born to CALLIE ANDERSON, and that the parent-child relationship between said father and said child is established for all purposes.

Termination of Respondent Father ~P-Parental Rights

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8.1. The Court finds by clear and convincing evidence that termination of the parent-

P-. child relationship between JI . is in the child's best interest. · and the child, E .. Alill•t

Decree For Termination And Decree In Suit Affecting The Parent·Child 2012-01222J i 313th Relationshl · Page2 June 18, 2013 (glnad}

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&.2.2. eneetttcd an u1ncvoked or hxevocablc afiici~·i-t ef felinqttishm:errt c< ffR./) GtJ ~ ot:pai:eRtal right~ as pi;gvidell ey ChB:j'ltef 161, T~11~ Ft1rnil3· CeEle: 8.3. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED AND DECREED that the parent-child relationship between J ~and the child, E. . A - P - , is finally and forever terminated.

9. Conservatorship of the Child

9.1. The Court finds that appointment of a parent or both parents as ~ conservator would not be in the best interest of the child, E A- P - because the appointment would significantly impair the child's physical health or emotional development.

9.2. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED AND DECREED that JUDY O'DELL is appointed Joint Managing Conservator of the child, E - Al••• P , with the rights and duties specified in § 153.371. Texas Family Code: the Court finds this appointment to be in the best interest of the child.

9.3. IT IS FURTHER •ORDERED AND DECREED that JUDY O'DELL. as a Joint Managing Conservator shall be designated as the primary managing conservator and shall have the sole right to establish the domicile of the child.

9.4. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED AND DECREED that RONALD O'DELL is a~ Joint Managing Conservator of the child, E - Al P - with the rights and duties specified in§ 153.371, Texas Family Code; the Court finds this appointment to be in the best interest of the child.

9.5. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND DECREED that the Joint Managing Conservators shall, each twelve months after the date of this order, file with the Court a report of facts concerning the child's welfare, including the child's whereabouts and physical condition, as required by § 153.375, Texas Family C~. .

9.6. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND DECREED that the DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES is hereby DISMISSED as a party to this suit. Pursuant to§ 161.205, Texas Family Code, the Court finds this order to be in the best interest of the child, E _ A _ P _ .

DeCree ForTenninalion And.Decree In Suit Affecting The Parent-Child 2012-01222J 1313th Re!ationshi · · Page3 .June 18, 2013 (ginad) I 0. Parties Granted Possession or Access

10.1. Respondent Mother, CALLIE ANDERSON AKA CALLYE ANDERSON AKA CALLIE LYNN SHEARD, is appointed possessory conservator of the child, E _ A _ P _ . The Court finds that such appointment is in the best interest of the child, and that the limited possession and access provided by this order is required. and does not exceed the restrictions needed to protect the best interest of the child.

10.2. IT IS ORDERED AND DECREED that CALLIE ANDERSON AKA CALL YE ANDERSON AKA CALLIE LYNN SHEARD shall have visitation of the child at times mutually agreed to in advance by the parties, as follows:

All visitations between E - A\ P - and CALLIE ANDERSON AKA CALL YE ANDERSON AKA CALLIE LYNN SHEARD shall be supervised by either Joint Managing Conservator or other competent adult as designated by a Joint Managing Conservator.

SPECIFIC VISITION:

I) CALLIE ANDERSON AKA CALLYE ANDERSON AKA CALLIE LYNN SHEARD must furnish a copy of her weekly work schedule to set up visits with the child, E - A I P~ 2) Visits may be cancelled at the discretion of JUDY O'DELL and/or RONALD O'DELL if CALLIE ANDERSON AKA CALLYE ANDERSON AKA CALLIE LYNN SHEARD engages in harassing phone calls, phone calls involving unreasonable demands or excuses by CALLIE ANDERSON AKA CALLYE ANDERSON AKA CALLIE LYNN SHEARD; 3) Visits will take place at the home of JUDY O'DELL and RONALD O'DELL, or a designated place as mutually agreed, but never at the residence of CALLIE ANDERSON AKA CALLYE ANDERSON AKA CALLIE LYNN SHEARD; 4) CALLIE ANDERSON AKA CALLYE ANDERSON AKA CALLIE LYNN SHEARD must do everything she can to hel]J provide clothes, toys and enrollment of the child, E W 9 A - P - i n Medicaid or obtain other health insurance for the child; and 5) Before each visit, CALLIE ANDERSON AKA CALL YE ANDERSON AKA CALLIE LYNN SHEARD must furnish a copy of her most recent drug test results from the National Screening Center, 407 Fannin, Houston, Texas, 77002, Phone No. 713-226-7847 to JUDY O'DELL and RONALD O'DELL. If CALLIE ANDERSON AKA CALLYE ANDERSON AKA CALLIE LYNN SHEARD fails to do this, JUDY O'DELL and RONALD O'DELL at their discretion may cancel the visit.

Decree For Termination And Decree In Suit AffecHhg The Parent-Child 2012-01222J i313tli Re~tionshi · Page4 . June 18. 2013 (ginad) 10.3. The periods of possession ordered above apply to each child the subject of this suit while that child is under the age of eighteen years and not otherwise emancipated.

11. Rights and Duties of the Joint Managing Conservator:

IT IS ORDERED AND DECREED that the Joint Managing Conservator shall have the following rights and duties subject only to any rights granted herein to any Possessory Conservator as pursuant to Texas Family Code.

11.1. The Joint Managing Conservator designated as the primary Joint Managing Conservator shall have the sole right to exercise the following rights:

11.1.1. The right to receive and give receipt for payments for the support of the child and to hold or disburse funds for the benefit of the child;

11.1.2. The right to the services and earnings of the child;

11. l .3. The right to consent to marriage and to enlistment in the armed forces of the United States:

11.2. A Joint Managing Conservator shall each have the following rights:

11.2.1. The right to have physical possession and to direct the moral and religious training of the child;

11.2.2. The duty of care, control, protection, and reasonable discipline of the child;

11.2.3. The duty to provide the child with clothing, food, shelter, education, and medical, psychological, and dental care;

11.2.4. The right to consent for the child to medical, psychiatric, psychological, dental, and surgical treatment and to have access tci the child's medical records;

11.2.5. The right to represent the child in legal ;'!Ction and to make other decisions of substantial legal significance concerning the child;

11.2.6. Except when a guardian of the child's estate or a guardian or attorney ad !item has been appointed for the child, the right to act as an agent of the child in relation to the child's estate if the child's action is required by a state, the United States, or a foreign government;

11.2. 7. The right to establish the primary residence of the child and to make decisions regarding the child's education; and

Decree For TelTTlination And Decfee In Suit Affecting The Parent-Child 2012-01222J / 3131h Re!ationshi Page5 June 18, 2013 (ginad) ·

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12. Rights of Parent Possessory Conservator

IT IS ORDERED AND DECREED that any parent named as a Possessory Conservator in this order shall have the following rights and duties:

12. l. The right to receive information from the Managing Conservator concerning the health, education, and welfare of the child;

12.2. The right of access to medical, dental, psychological, and educational records of the child;

12.3. The right to consult with a physician, dentist, or psychologist of the child;

12.4. The right to consult with school officials concerning the child's welfare and educational status, including school activities;

12.5. The right to attend school activities;

12.6. The right to be designated on the child's records as a person to be notified in case of an emergency;

12.7. During periods of possession, the right to consent to medical, dental, and surgical treatment during an emergency involving an immediate danger to the health and safety of the child;

12.8. The right to manage the estate of the child to the extent the estate has been created by the parent or the parent's family.

12. 9. During periods of possession, the duty of care, control, protection and reasonable discipline of the child; and

12.10. During periods of possession, the duty to support the child, including providing the child with clothing, food, shelter, and medical and dental care' not involving an invasive procedure.

13. Interstate Compact

The Court finds that the Petitioner has filed a verified allegation or statement regarding compliance with the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children as required by § 162.002 of the Texas Family Code.

Decree For Term!nation And Decree in Sult Affecting The Parent-Child 2012-01222J / 313th · Relationshi · Page6 June 18, 2013 (ginad) 14. Medical History Report: J 4 1 m i a P -

14.l. The Court finds that J - P - h a s signed an affidavit of voluntary relinquishment of parental rights under§ 161.103, Texas.Family Code regarding a biological child.

14.2. IT IS ORDERED that J-~shall provide information regarding the medical history of J - P - and his ancestors on the medical history report form, pursuant to§ 161.1031, Texas Family Code.

15. Duty to Provide Information

15.l. IT IS ORDERED AND DECREED pursuant to § 153.076(a). Texas Family Code that each conservator of a child has a duty to inform the other conservator of the child in a timely manner of significant information concerning the health, education, and welfare of the child.

15.2. IT IS ORDERED AND DECREED pursuant to § 153.076(b), Texas Family Code, that each conservator of the child has the duty to inform the other conservator if the conservator resides with for at least 30 days, marries, or intends to marry a person who the conservator !mows:

15.2.1. is registered as a sex offender wider Chapter 62. Code of Criminal Procedure; or

15 .2.2. is currently charged with an offense for which on conviction the person would be required to register under that chapter.

15.3. The notice required to be made under § 153.076(b). Texas Family Code. must be made as soon as practicable but not later than the 40th day after the date the conservator of the child begins to reside with the person or the 10°1 day after the date the marriage occurs, as appropriate. The notice must include a description of the offense that is the basis of the person's requirement to register as a sex offender or of the offense with which the person is charged.

15.4. A CONSERVATOR COMMITS AN OFFENSE IF THE CONSERVATOR FAILS TO PROVIDE NOTICE IN THE MANNER REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (b) AND (c) OF § 153.076, Texas Family Code. AN OFFENSE UNDER THIS SUBSECTION (d) IS A CLASS C MISDEMEANOR

16. Required Information and Notices Regarding the Parties and child

16.1. EXCEPT FOR THOSE PERSONS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPTED FROM SUCH DISCLOSURE BELOW, EACH PERSON WHO IS A PARTY TO THIS ORDER IS ORDERED TO NOTIFY EACH OTHER PARTY, THE COURT, AND THE STATE CASE REGISTRY OF ANY CHANGE IN THE PARTY'S CURRENT RESIDENCE ADDRESS, MAILING ADDRESS,

_Deciee ~or Termination And Decree In Suit AffecUng The Parent-Child 2012-01222J /313th Relationshi Page7 June 18, 2013 (ginad) HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER, NAME OF EMPLOYER, ADDRESS OF EMPLOYMENT, DRIVER'S LICENSE NUMBER AND . WORK TELEPHONE NUMBER. THE PARTY IS ORDERED TO GIVE NOTICE OF AN INTENDED CHANGE IN ANY OF THE REQUIRED INFORMATION TO EACH OTHER PARTY, THE COURT, AND THE STATE CASE REGISTRY ON OR BEFORE THE 60TH DAY BEFORE THE INTENDED CHANGE. IF THE PARTY DOES NOT KNOW OR COULD NOT HAVE KNOWN OF THE CHANGE IN SUFFICIENT TIME TO PROVIDE 60-DAY NOTICE, THE PARTY IS ORDERED TO GIVE NOTICE OF THE CHANGE ON OR BEFORE THE FIFTH DAY AFTER THE DATE THAT THE PARTY KNOWS OF THE CHANGE.

16.2. THE DUTY TO FURNISH THIS INFORMATION TO EACH OTHER PARTY, THE COURT, AND THE STATE CASE REGISTRY CONTINUES AS LONG AS ANY PERSON, BY VIRTUE OF THIS ORDER, IS UNDER AN OBLIGATION TO PAY CHILD SUPPORT OR ENTITLED TO POSSESSION OF OR ACCESS TO A CHILD.

16.3. NOTICE TO ANY PEACE OFFICER OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: YOU MAY USE REASONABLE EFFORTS TO ENFORCE THE TERMS OF CHILD CUSTODY SPECIFIED IN THIS ORDER. A PEACE OFFICER WHO RELIES ON THE TERMS OF A COURT ORDER AND THE OFFICER'S AGENCY ARE ENTITLED TO THE APPLICABLE IMMUNITY AGAINST ANY CLAIM, CIVIL OR OTHERWISE, REGARDING THE OFFICER'S GOOD FAITH ACTS PERFORMED IN THE SCOPE OF THE OFFICER'S DUTIES IN ENFORCING THE TERMS OF THE ORDER THAT RELATE TO CHILD CUSTODY. ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY PRESENTS FOR ENFORCEMENT AN ORDER THAT IS INVALID OR NO LONGER IN EFFECT COMMITS AN OFFENSE THAT MAY BE PUNISHABLE BY CONFINEMENT IN JAIL FOR AS LONG AS TWO YEARS AND A FINE OF AS MUCH AS $ 10,000.

16.4. FAILURE BY A PARTY TO OBEY THE ORDER OF THIS COURT TO PROVIDE EACH OTHER PARTY, THE COURT, AND THE STATE CASE REGISTRY WITH THE CHANGE IN THE REQUIRED INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN FURTHER LITIGATION TO ENFORCE THE ORDER, INCLUDING CONTEMPT OF COURT. A FINDING OF CONTEMPT MAY BE PUNISHED BY CONFINEMENT IN JAIL FOR UP TO SIX MONTHS, A FINE OF UP TO $500 FOR EACH VIOLATION, AND A MONEY JUDGMENT FOR PAYMENT OF ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COURT COSTS.

16.5. NOTICE SHALL BE GIVEN TO EACH OTHER PARTY BY DELIVERING A COPY OF SUCH NOTICE TO EACH PARTY BY REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED. NOTICE SHALL BE GIVEN TO THE COURT BY

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-···---------------------···---·-·- - --- ---- ~ -- - - ----- ~----- ~--~-- -~ ·-- ---~---~-~------·-·----------------- -- - - ----- ----~--~------ ----·---------- ------- • DELIVERING A COPY OF THE NOTICE IN PERSON TO THE CLERK · · OF THE COURT OR BY REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL ADDRESSED TO THE CLERK AT 313th Judicial District Court of Harris County. NOTICE SHALL BE GIVEN TO THE STATE CASE REGISTRY BE MAILING A COPY OF THE NOTICE TO THE STATE CASE REGISTRY, CENTRAL FILE MAINTENANCE, P.O. BOX 12048, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78711-2048.

16.6. The child's information is provided above; the information required of each party not exempted from such disclosure is:

16.6.1. Naine: CALLIE ANDERSON AKA CALLYE ANDERSON AKA CALLIE LYNN SHEARD Social Security number: Driver's License: UNKNOWN Current address: 15255 GRAY RIDGE DR.# 618 HOUSTON, TX 77082 Home telephone number: UNKNOWN Name of employer: UNKNOWN . Address of employment: UNKNOWN Work telephone number: UNKNOWN

16.6.2. Name: Social Security number: Driver's License: Current address:

Home telephone number: - JUDY O'DELL

-TEXAS 24223 EVERGREEN ROAD PORTER, TX 77375 281-354-3224 Name of employer: UNKNOWN Address of employment: UNKNOWN Work telephone number: UNKNOWN

16.6.3. Name: RONALD O'DELL

===T~EXAS Social Security number: Driver's License: Current address: 24223 EVERGREEN ROAD PORTER, TX 77375 Home telephone number: 281-354-3224 Name of employer: UNKNOWN Address of employment: UNKNOWN Work telephone number: UNKNOWN

16.7. IT' IS ORDERED that each parent, who has not previously done so, provide information regarding the medical history of the parent and parent's ancestors on the medical history form, pursuant to§ 161.2021, Texas Family Code.

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Failure to obey a court order for child support or for possession of or access to a child may result in further litigation to enforce the order, including contempt of court. A finding of contempt may be punished by confinement in jail for up to six months, a fine of up to $500 for each violation, and a money judgmen't for payment of attorney's fees and court costs.

Failure of a party to make a child support payment to the place and in the manner req1,1ired by a court order may result in the party's not receiving credit for making the payment.

Failure of a party to pay child support does not justify denying that party court- ordered possession of or access to a child. Refusal by a party to allow possession of or access to a child does not justify failure to pay court-ordered child support to that party.

18. Expiration of Ad Litems and Other Appointments

IT IS ORDERED AND DECREED that each Attorney f\.d Litem and Attorney/Guardian Ad Litem and any other appointments not specifically retained above in this decree that have been made by this Court in this case do not conclude with the signing of this final judgment. These appointments continue until this case is final. This case is not final until this Court's plenary jurisdiction from this final judgment expires, and all appeals, if any, have concluded. In other words, even though this judgment is final, the attorneys appointed in this case have a continuing legal and ethical obligation to represent their client's interests in this case to final disposition, which could include the provision of legal services in connection with post-judgment motions or an appeal. Notwithstanding the legal representation provided after this final judgment is signed, the attorneys appointed in this case are not appointed to provide legal representation for Placement Review Hearings held pursuant to Chapter 263 of the Family Code, and shall not do so pursuant to their appointments by this Court.

19. Discharge from Discovery Retention Requirement

IT IS ORDERED AND DECREED that the parties and their respective attorneys are discharged from the requirement of keeping and storing the documents produced in this case in accordance with rule !9! .4(d) of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. ·

20. Denial of Other Relief

IT IS ORDERED AND DECREED that all relief requested in this case and not expressly granted is denied.

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21.1. PURSUANT TO §§ 109.002 AND 263.405, TEXAS FAMILY CODE, APPEALS OF FINAL ORDERS INVOLVING THE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES ARE ACCELERATED APPEALS. A NOTICE OF APPEAL MUST BE FILED NO LATER THAN THE 20rn DAY AFTER THE DATE A FINAL ORDER IS SIGNED BY THE TRIAL JUDGE.

21.2. A STATEMENT OF POINTS ON WHICH A PARTY WISHES TO APPEAL MUST BE FILED NO LATER THAN THE 15rn DAY AFTER THE DATE A FINAL ORDER IS SIGNED BY THE TRIAL JUDGE. THE STATEMENT MAY BE COMBINED WITH A MOTION FOR A NEW TRIAL, PURSUANT TO§ 263.405 (B), TEXAS FAMILY CODE.

21.3. AN APPELLATE COURT MAY NOT CONSIDER ANY ISSUE THAT WAS NOT SPECIFICALLY PRESENTED TO THE TRIAL COURT IN A TIMELY FILED STATEMENT OF THE POINTS ON WHICH THE PARTY INTENDS TO APPEAL OR IN A STATEMENT COMBINED WITH A MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL. THE STATEMENT OF POINTS ON WHICH A PARTY WISHES TO APPEAL MUST BE SPECIFIC AND A CLAIM THAT A JUDICIAL DECISION IS CONTRARY TO THE EVIDENCE OR THAT THE EVIDENCE IS FACTUALLY OR LEGALLY INSUFFICIENT IS NOT SUFFICIENTLY SPECIFIC TO PRESERVE AN ISSUE FOR APPEAL.

22. NOTICE TO ANY PEACE OFFICER OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:

YOU MAY USE REASONABLE EFFORTS TO ENFORCE THE TERMS OF CHILD CUSTODY SPECIFIED IN THIS ORDER. A PEACE OFFICER WHO RELIES ON THE TERMS OF A COURT ORDER AND THE OFFICER'S AGENCY ARE ENTITLED TO THE APPLICABLE IMMUNITY AGAINST ANY CLAIM, CIVIL OR OTHERWISE, REGARDING THE OFFICER'S GOOD FAITH ACTS PERFORMED IN THE SCOPE OF THE OFFICER'S DUTIES IN ENFORCING THE TERMS OF THE ORDER THAT RELATE TO CHILD CUSTODY. ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY PRESENTS FOR

Decree For Tennlnatlon And Decree In Suit Affecting The Parent-Child 2012.01222J /313th Re!ationshi Page II June 16, 2013 (glnad) ENFORCEMENT AN ORDER THAT IS INVALID OR NO LONGER IN EFFECT COMMITS AN OFFENSE THAT MAY BE PUNISHABLE BY CONFINEMENT IN JAIL FOR AS LONG AS TWO YEARS AND A FINE OF AS MUCH AS 10,000.

SIGNED this _ _ day of JUN l 8 2013') 013 .~,~ STEPHEN E. NEWHOUSE MASTER OF THE COURT JUN 1 8 2013 SIGNED this day of . 2013.

GLENNAIODEVLIN JUDGE PRESIDING

David S. Masque! e.. Attorney for Petitioner, Department of Family and Protective Services 2525 Murworth Drive, Suite 300 Houston, TX 77054-1603 State Bar# 13 I 62700 phone: 713-578-3900 fax: 713-578-3995

Ju i ne (Juli) Crow At mey Ad Litem for the Child P.O. Box 10152 Houston, TX 77206 State Bar# 24000653 phone: (281)382-1395 fax: 713-422-2389

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---------------- --- Susan Ryan Solis Attorney for the Mother, Callie Anderson AKA Callye Anderson aka Callie Lynn Sheard 2800 E. Broadway, Ste. C-518 Pearland, TX 77581 State Bar# 24037413 phone: 832-661-7946 fax: 281-317-9908

Judy O'Dell Primary Joint Managing Conservator 24223 Evergreen Road Porter, TX 77375

Ronald O'Dell Joint Managing Conservator 24223 Evergreen Road Porter. TX 77375

Mitchel Ryan Nelson Attorney for the Father, J. . l 11 W. 15th St. Houston, TX 77008-4220 State Bar# 24056032 phone: 713-869-0036 fax: 713-869-9912

Decree For Termination And Decree In Suit Affecting The Parent-Child . 2012-01222J /313!h Relationshi Page 13 June 18, 2013 (ginad) I, Chris Daniel, District Clerk of Harris County, Texas certify that this is a true and correct copy of the original record filed and or recorded in my office, electronically or hard copy, as it appears on this date. Witness my official hand and seal of office this November 24. 2015

Certified Document Number: 56648752 Total Pages: 13

Chris Daniel, DISTRICT CLERK HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS

·In accordance with Texas Government Code 406.013 electronically transmitted authenticated documents are valid. If there is a question regarding the validity of this document and or seal please e-inail support@hcdistrictclerk.com Appendix S - 11-13-15 E-Mail from Natalie Yates

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-------- Lauren Allen

From: Yates, Natalie (DCA) [Natalie_Yates@Justex.net] Sent: Friday, November 13, 2015 9:14 AM To: Lauren Allen Cc: lndianapolland@msn.com; ~acey (DCO) Subject: 201201222J P-. ~

Hi Lauren,

Just wanted to let you know the Judge has set the following motion on docket for Tuesday 11/17/15 at 1:15 p.m.

1315 201201222J p · · · · . . MO POLLAND, GARY M.

RESPONDENTS MOTION FOR REAPPOINTMENT OF ATIORNEY AD LITEM FOR CHILD

I see you have a motion to transfer filed, would you like me to set it as well on 11/17/15?

Thanks, Natalie

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