Opinion
Appellate case number: 01-20-00722-CV
03-03-2021
In the Interest of A.F. aka A.N.F. v. Department of Family and Protective Services
MEMORANDUM ORDER Trial court case number: 2018-05250J Trial court: 313th District Court of Harris County
On February 3, 2021, appellant's counsel filed a third motion for extension of time to file the appellant's brief in this accelerated appeal from a decree of parental termination. In this motion, counsel indicated that she "became ill with CoVid19 on or about December 29,2020 and has only recently returned to work on a full-time schedule." She asked for the brief to be due on February 5, 2021. No appellant's brief has been filed.
The motion for extension of time is granted. The appellant's brief is due Monday, March 8, 2021. No further extensions of time will be granted absent extraordinary circumstances.
The Court is generally aware that COVID-19 can cause lingering health issues in some individuals. We are also cognizant of the legal rights of the parent in an accelerated, priority appeal of a decree terminating parental rights in a case filed by a governmental entity. Accordingly, counsel for the appellant is ordered to inform this Court by Monday, March 8, 2021 if she is unable to continue representing the parent in this appeal so that this Court may make further orders to protect the legal rights of the parent-appellant.
It is so ORDERED. Judge's signature: /s/ Peter Kelly
[v] Acting individually [ ] Acting for the Court Date: March 3, 2021