Pro Se Academy8. After judgment
- Motion for new trial or to modify the judgment: within 30 days after the judgment is signed (Tex. R. Civ. P. 329b).
- Plenary power: the trial court can change its judgment for 30 days after signing, or up to 105 days with a timely motion for new trial (Tex. R. Civ. P. 329b).
- Appeal: notice of appeal generally within 30 days, or 90 days if a timely motion for new trial is filed (Tex. R. App. P. 26.1).
- Accelerated appeals: notice due in 20 days, and a motion for new trial does not extend it (TRAP 26.1(b), 28.1).
- Restricted appeal: within 6 months if you did not take part in the hearing (TRAP 26.1(c), 30).
- Missing a deadline usually ends the right to appeal. Talk to a lawyer immediately.
- Enforcement: Enforcement is complex (exact pleading under Fam. Code ch. 157, strict notice, possible jail). First contact the OAG Child Support Division (800-252-8014) for support, or an attorney. Read more. see Enforcing an order and the OAG.
- Modification: see Modifying an order.
- Keep your address current with the clerk and the other party. Many orders require notice of address changes.