Harrell v. Harrell

OPINION

BARAJAS, Chief Justice.

Jorene Cowen Harrell appeals the trial court’s refusal to conduct a hearing de novo before signing an order adopting the associate judge’s recommendation. We reverse the judgment of the trial court.

I. Procedural History

On July 3, 1997, Associate Judge Marilea H. Lewis entered a written recommendation modifying the child support payments due by Appellee. The recommendation reduced Ap-pellee’s monthly child support payments. On July 7, 1997, Appellant timely filed her Notice of Appeal to the referring court in accordance with section 201.015(a) of the Family Code. 1