Judge Sara Kate Shock
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Document Filing Requirements4 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
Divorce cases involving children cannot proceed unless Certificates of Completion of a parenting stabilization course are provided.
In all divorces with children, if you do not have Certificates of Completion of a parenting stabilization course, your case will not proceed. This is a requirement of the Texas Family Code and is not negotiable.
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Certificate Of Completion
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
A paper copy of proposed orders must be brought for the judge to sign.
Bring a paper copy of your Orders that you want Judge Shock to sign.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
The case will not be heard if a paper copy of the proposed orders is not provided.
If you do not have a paper copy of your proposed orders, your case will not be heard.
Document Type
Proposed Order
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Your documents must be complete, including all necessary signatures, prior to submittal to Judge Shock.
Summary: Documents submitted to the judge must be complete and include all required signatures.
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Proposed Order
Filing & Service rules
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A continuance will not be granted for a final hearing set from a dismissal docket.
When a Final Hearing is set from a Dismissal Docket, Continuances are not granted for that final hearing
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026
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