Legal Opinion

In the Interest of C.G.

Court of Appeals of Texas

Decided February 4, 2016No. NUMBER 13-14-00544-CVPublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

Opinion by

Justice Benavides

In this appeal, we are asked to determine whether the trial court lacked subject-matter jurisdiction over this suit affecting parent-child relationship (SAPCR). Because we conclude that the trial court lacked jurisdiction, we affirm the trial court’s order vacating its prior orders for want of jurisdiction.

I. BACKGROUND

This case concerns the divorce proceedings of appellant Carla Arisano (formerly Carla Griffin) and appellee Chase Griffin, as well as related issues regarding the interests of the couple’s minor child, C.G.1 On June 30, 2010, Carla and Chase…

2Cases cited8 opinions

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  4. City of Houston v. Christopher RhuleTexas Supreme Court · 2013
  5. In Re Park Memorial Condominium Ass'n, Inc., Texas Court of Appeals, 14th District (Houston)2010

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3Cited by3 opinions

  1. In re Interest of L.S.Court of Appeals of Texas · 2018
  2. In the Interest of J.I.M.Court of Appeals of Texas · 2017
  3. in Re Jerry Venegas, Texas Court of Appeals, 11th District (Eastland)2020

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