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Can I still have a Court hearing or mediation with the restrictions of social distancing and/or shelter-in-place?

Name: Can I Still Have a Court Hearing or Mediation with the Current Restrictions? Aimee Pingenot Key
Uploaded: 2020-04-20T23:10:26Z
Duration: 2 min 33 s
Description: Texas lawyers and Judges are working together to help adapt to new electronic tools. There are new guidelines that must be followed. Contact your family law attorney to learn about your specific county and courthouse rules. For more information, contact us below: GoransonBain Ausley 8350 N. Central Expressway, Suite 1700 Dallas, TX 75206 214-373-7676 https://www.gbfamilylaw.com

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You can still have a hearing or mediation with the restrictions of social distancing and shelter-in-place so long as you have access to a computer or tablet and internet. Lawyers and Judges are working together to help adapt to new electronic tools such as Teams, Zoom, Skype, and other virtual platforms. Several courts are allowing hearings to proceed virtually. The Texas Judicial Branch has provided guidelines for setting up and managing Court hearings via Zoom. With courts being restricted for an indefinite period of time and limits being in place for some counties for gatherings, attorneys are also turning to electronic means to conduct mediations and arbitrations.

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