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TX Fam Code § 153.503 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 153 - Conservatorship, Possession, and Access|Subchapter I. Prevention of International Parental Child Abduction|Section 153.503. Abduction Prevention Measures

Sec. 153.503.  ABDUCTION PREVENTION MEASURES.  If the court finds that it is necessary under Section 153.501 to take measures to protect a child from international abduction by a parent of the child, the court may take any of the following actions:(1)  appoint a person other than the parent of the child who presents a risk of abducting the child as the sole managing conservator of the child;(2)  require supervised visitation of the parent by a visitation center or independent organization until the court finds under Section 153.501 that supervised visitation is no longer necessary;(3)  enjoin the parent or any person acting on the parent's behalf from:(A)  disrupting or removing the child from the school or child-care facility in which the child is enrolled;  or(B)  approaching the child at any location other than a site designated for supervised visitation;(4)  order passport and travel controls, including controls that:(A)  prohibit the parent and any person acting on the parent's behalf from removing the child from this state or the United States;(B)  require the parent to surrender any passport issued in the child's name, including any passport issued in the name of both the parent and the child;  and(C)  prohibit the parent from applying on behalf of the child for a new or replacement passport or international travel visa;(5)  require the parent to provide:(A)  to the United States Department of State's Office of Children's Issues and the relevant foreign consulate or embassy:(i)  written notice of the court-ordered passport and travel restrictions for the child;  and(ii)  a properly authenticated copy of the court order detailing the restrictions and documentation of the parent's agreement to the restrictions;  and(B)  to the court proof of receipt of the written notice required by Paragraph (A)(i) by the United States Department of State's Office of Children's Issues and the relevant foreign consulate or embassy;(6)  order the parent to execute a bond or deposit security in an amount sufficient to offset the cost of recovering the child if the child is abducted by the parent to a foreign country;(7)  authorize the appropriate law enforcement agencies to take measures to prevent the abduction of the child by the parent;  or(8)  include in the court's order provisions:(A)  identifying the United States as the country of habitual residence of the child;(B)  defining the basis for the court's exercise of jurisdiction;  and(C)  stating that a party's violation of the order may subject the party to a civil penalty or criminal penalty or to both civil and criminal penalties.|Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 612, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 2003.|
TX Fam Code § 153.551 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 153 - Conservatorship, Possession, and Access|Subchapter J. Rights of Siblings|Section 153.551. Suit for Access

Sec. 153.551.  SUIT FOR ACCESS.  (a)  The sibling of a child who is separated from the child because of an action taken by the Department of Family and Protective Services may request access to the child by filing:(1)  an original suit; or(2)  a suit for modification as provided by Chapter 156.(b)  A sibling described by Subsection (a) may request access to the child in a suit filed for the sole purpose of requesting the relief, without regard to whether the appointment of a managing conservator is an issue in the suit.(c)  The court shall order reasonable access to the child by the child's sibling described by Subsection (a) if the court finds that access is in the best interest of the child.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1191 (H.B. 270), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1113 (H.B. 1012), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Fam Code § 153.601 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 153 - Conservatorship, Possession, and Access|Subchapter K. Parenting Plan, Parenting Coordinator, and Parenting Facilitator|Section 153.601. Definitions

Sec. 153.601.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Dispute resolution process" means:(A)  a process of alternative dispute resolution conducted in accordance with Section 153.0071 of this chapter and Chapter 154, Civil Practice and Remedies Code; or(B)  any other method of voluntary dispute resolution.(2)  "High-conflict case" means a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in which the court finds that the parties have demonstrated an unusual degree of:(A)  repetitiously resorting to the adjudicative process;(B)  anger and distrust; and(C)  difficulty in communicating about and cooperating in the care of their children.(3)  "Parenting coordinator" means an impartial third party:(A)  who, regardless of the title by which the person is designated by the court, performs any function described by Section 153.606 in a suit; and(B)  who:(i)  is appointed under this subchapter by the court on its own motion or on a motion or agreement of the parties to assist parties in resolving parenting issues through confidential procedures; and(ii)  is not appointed under another statute or a rule of civil procedure.(3-a)  "Parenting facilitator" means an impartial third party:(A)  who, regardless of the title by which the person is designated by the court, performs any function described by Section 153.6061 in a suit; and(B)  who:(i)  is appointed under this subchapter by the court on its own motion or on a motion or agreement of the parties to assist parties in resolving parenting issues through procedures that are not confidential; and(ii)  is not appointed under another statute or a rule of civil procedure.(4)  "Parenting plan" means the provisions of a final court order that:(A)  set out rights and duties of a parent or a person acting as a parent in relation to the child;(B)  provide for periods of possession of and access to the child, which may be the terms set out in the standard possession order under Subchapter F and any amendments to the standard possession order agreed to by the parties or found by the court to be in the best interest of the child;(C)  provide for child support; and(D)  optimize the development of a close and continuing relationship between each parent and the child.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 482 (H.B. 252), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1181 (H.B. 555), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1113 (H.B. 1012), Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Fam Code § 153.602 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 153 - Conservatorship, Possession, and Access|Subchapter K. Parenting Plan, Parenting Coordinator, and Parenting Facilitator|Section 153.602. Parenting Plan Not Required in Temporary Order

Sec. 153.602.  PARENTING PLAN NOT REQUIRED IN TEMPORARY ORDER.  A temporary order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship rendered in accordance with Section 105.001 is not required to include a temporary parenting plan.  The court may not require the submission of a temporary parenting plan in any case or by local rule or practice. |Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 482 (H.B. 252), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1181 (H.B. 555), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Fam Code § 153.603 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 153 - Conservatorship, Possession, and Access|Subchapter K. Parenting Plan, Parenting Coordinator, and Parenting Facilitator|Section 153.603. Requirement of Parenting Plan in Final Order

Sec. 153.603.  REQUIREMENT OF PARENTING PLAN IN FINAL ORDER.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (b), a final order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship must include a parenting plan. (b)  The following orders are not required to include a parenting plan:(1)  an order that only modifies child support;(2)  an order that only terminates parental rights; or(3)  a final order described by Section 155.001(b).(c)   If the parties have not reached agreement on a final parenting plan on or before the 30th day before the date set for trial on the merits, a party may file with the court and serve a proposed parenting plan. (d)  This section does not preclude the parties from requesting the appointment of a parenting coordinator to resolve parental conflicts.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 482 (H.B. 252), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1181 (H.B. 555), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Fam Code § 153.6031 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 153 - Conservatorship, Possession, and Access|Subchapter K. Parenting Plan, Parenting Coordinator, and Parenting Facilitator|Section 153.6031. Exception to Dispute Resolution Process Requirement

Sec. 153.6031.  EXCEPTION TO DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS REQUIREMENT.  A requirement in a parenting plan that a party initiate or participate in a dispute resolution process before filing a court action does not apply to an action:(1)  to modify the parenting plan in an emergency;(2)  to modify child support;(3)  alleging that the child's present circumstances will significantly impair the child's physical health or significantly impair the child's emotional development;(4)  to enforce; or(5)  in which the party shows that enforcement of the requirement is precluded or limited by Section 153.0071.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1181 (H.B. 555), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Fam Code § 153.605 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 153 - Conservatorship, Possession, and Access|Subchapter K. Parenting Plan, Parenting Coordinator, and Parenting Facilitator|Section 153.605. Appointment of Parenting Coordinator

Sec. 153.605.  APPOINTMENT OF PARENTING COORDINATOR.  (a)  In a suit affecting the parent-child relationship, the court may, on its own motion or on a motion or agreement of the parties, appoint a parenting coordinator or assign a domestic relations office under Chapter 203 to appoint an employee or other person to serve as parenting coordinator.(b)  The court may not appoint a parenting coordinator unless, after notice and hearing, the court makes a specific finding that:(1)  the case is a high-conflict case or there is good cause shown for the appointment of a parenting coordinator and the appointment is in the best interest of any minor child in the suit; and(2)  the person appointed has the minimum qualifications required by Section 153.610, as documented by the person, unless those requirements have been waived by the court with the agreement of the parties in accordance with Section 153.610(c).(c)  Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, a party may at any time file a written objection to the appointment of a parenting coordinator on the basis of family violence having been committed by another party against the objecting party or a child who is the subject of the suit.  After an objection is filed, a parenting coordinator may not be appointed unless, on the request of a party, a hearing is held and the court finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not support the objection.  If a parenting coordinator is appointed, the court shall order appropriate measures be taken to ensure the physical and emotional safety of the party who filed the objection.  The order may provide that the parties not be required to have face-to-face contact and that the parties be placed in separate rooms during the parenting coordination.(d)  An individual appointed as a parenting coordinator may not serve in any nonconfidential capacity in the same case, including serving as an amicus attorney, guardian ad litem, child custody evaluator, or adoption evaluator under Chapter 107, as a friend of the court under Chapter 202, or as a parenting facilitator under this subchapter.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 482 (H.B. 252), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1181 (H.B. 555), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1113 (H.B. 1012), Sec. 17, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1252 (H.B. 1449), Sec. 3.01, eff. September 1, 2015.|
TX Fam Code § 153.6051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 153 - Conservatorship, Possession, and Access|Subchapter K. Parenting Plan, Parenting Coordinator, and Parenting Facilitator|Section 153.6051. Appointment of Parenting Facilitator

Sec. 153.6051.  APPOINTMENT OF PARENTING FACILITATOR.  (a)  In a suit affecting the parent-child relationship, the court may, on its own motion or on a motion or agreement of the parties, appoint a parenting facilitator or assign a domestic relations office under Chapter 203 to appoint an employee or other person as a parenting facilitator.(b)  The court may not appoint a parenting facilitator unless, after notice and hearing, the court makes a specific finding that:(1)  the case is a high-conflict case or there is good cause shown for the appointment of a parenting facilitator and the appointment is in the best interest of any minor child in the suit; and(2)  the person appointed has the minimum qualifications required by Section 153.6101, as documented by the person.(c)  Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, a party may at any time file a written objection to the appointment of a parenting facilitator on the basis of family violence having been committed by another party against the objecting party or a child who is the subject of the suit.  After an objection is filed, a parenting facilitator may not be appointed unless, on the request of a party, a hearing is held and the court finds that a preponderance of the evidence does not support the objection.  If a parenting facilitator is appointed, the court shall order appropriate measures be taken to ensure the physical and emotional safety of the party who filed the objection.  The order may provide that the parties not be required to have face-to-face contact and that the parties be placed in separate rooms during the parenting facilitation.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1113 (H.B. 1012), Sec. 18, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Fam Code § 153.606 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 153 - Conservatorship, Possession, and Access|Subchapter K. Parenting Plan, Parenting Coordinator, and Parenting Facilitator|Section 153.606. Duties of Parenting Coordinator

Sec. 153.606.  DUTIES OF PARENTING COORDINATOR.  (a)  The court shall specify the duties of a parenting coordinator in the order appointing the parenting coordinator.  The duties of the parenting coordinator are limited to matters that will aid the parties in:(1)  identifying disputed issues;(2)  reducing misunderstandings;(3)  clarifying priorities;(4)  exploring possibilities for problem solving;(5)  developing methods of collaboration in parenting;(6)  understanding parenting plans and reaching agreements about parenting issues to be included in a parenting plan;(7)  complying with the court's order regarding conservatorship or possession of and access to the child;(8)  implementing parenting plans;(9)  obtaining training regarding problem solving, conflict management, and parenting skills; and(10)  settling disputes regarding parenting issues and reaching a proposed joint resolution or statement of intent regarding those disputes.(b)  The appointment of a parenting coordinator does not divest the court of:(1)  its exclusive jurisdiction to determine issues of conservatorship, support, and possession of and access to the child; and(2)  the authority to exercise management and control of the suit.(c)  The parenting coordinator may not modify any order, judgment, or decree. (d)  Meetings between the parenting coordinator and the parties may be informal and are not required to follow any specific procedures unless otherwise provided by this subchapter.(e)  Repealed by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1181, Sec. 11(2), eff. September 1, 2007.(f)  A parenting coordinator appointed under this subchapter shall comply with the Ethical Guidelines for Mediators as adopted by the Supreme Court of Texas (Misc. Docket No. 05-9107, June 13, 2005).  On request by the court, the parties, or the parties' attorneys, the parenting coordinator shall sign a statement of agreement to comply with those guidelines and submit the statement to the court on acceptance of the appointment.  A failure to comply with the guidelines is grounds for removal of the parenting coordinator.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 482 (H.B. 252), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1181 (H.B. 555), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1181 (H.B. 555), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1181 (H.B. 555), Sec. 11(2), eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1113 (H.B. 1012), Sec. 19, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Fam Code § 153.6061 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 153 - Conservatorship, Possession, and Access|Subchapter K. Parenting Plan, Parenting Coordinator, and Parenting Facilitator|Section 153.6061. Duties of Parenting Facilitator

Sec. 153.6061.  DUTIES OF PARENTING FACILITATOR.  (a)  The court shall specify the duties of a parenting facilitator in the order appointing the parenting facilitator.  The duties of the parenting facilitator are limited to those matters described with regard to a parenting coordinator under Section 153.606(a), except that the parenting facilitator may also monitor compliance with court orders.(b)  A parenting facilitator appointed under this subchapter shall comply with the standard of care applicable to the professional license held by the parenting facilitator in performing the parenting facilitator's duties.(c)  The appointment of a parenting facilitator does not divest the court of:(1)  the exclusive jurisdiction to determine issues of conservatorship, support, and possession of and access to the child; and(2)  the authority to exercise management and control of the suit.(d)  The parenting facilitator may not modify any order, judgment, or decree.(e)  Meetings between the parenting facilitator and the parties may be informal and are not required to follow any specific procedures unless otherwise provided by this subchapter or the standards of practice of the professional license held by the parenting facilitator.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1113 (H.B. 1012), Sec. 20, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Fam Code § 153.607 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 153 - Conservatorship, Possession, and Access|Subchapter K. Parenting Plan, Parenting Coordinator, and Parenting Facilitator|Section 153.607. Presumption of Good Faith; Removal of Parenting Coordinator

Sec. 153.607.  PRESUMPTION OF GOOD FAITH; REMOVAL OF PARENTING COORDINATOR.  (a)  It is a rebuttable presumption that a parenting coordinator is acting in good faith if the parenting coordinator's services have been conducted as provided by this subchapter and the Ethical Guidelines for Mediators described by Section 153.606(f).(a-1)  Except as otherwise provided by this section, the court may remove the parenting coordinator in the court's discretion.(b)  The court shall remove the parenting coordinator:(1)  on the request and agreement of all parties;(2)  on the request of the parenting coordinator;(3)  on the motion of a party, if good cause is shown; or(4)  if the parenting coordinator ceases to satisfy the minimum qualifications required by Section 153.610.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 482 (H.B. 252), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1181 (H.B. 555), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1113 (H.B. 1012), Sec. 21, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Fam Code § 153.6071 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 153 - Conservatorship, Possession, and Access|Subchapter K. Parenting Plan, Parenting Coordinator, and Parenting Facilitator|Section 153.6071. Presumption of Good Faith; Removal of Parenting Facilitator

Sec. 153.6071.  PRESUMPTION OF GOOD FAITH; REMOVAL OF PARENTING FACILITATOR.  (a)  It is a rebuttable presumption that a parenting facilitator is acting in good faith if the parenting facilitator's services have been conducted as provided by this subchapter and the standard of care applicable to the professional license held by the parenting facilitator.(b)  Except as otherwise provided by this section, the court may remove the parenting facilitator in the court's discretion.(c)  The court shall remove the parenting facilitator:(1)  on the request and agreement of all parties;(2)  on the request of the parenting facilitator;(3)  on the motion of a party, if good cause is shown; or(4)  if the parenting facilitator ceases to satisfy the minimum qualifications required by Section 153.6101.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1113 (H.B. 1012), Sec. 22, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Fam Code § 153.608 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Family Code|Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship|Chapter 153 - Conservatorship, Possession, and Access|Subchapter K. Parenting Plan, Parenting Coordinator, and Parenting Facilitator|Section 153.608. Report of Parenting Coordinator

Sec. 153.608.  REPORT OF PARENTING COORDINATOR.  A parenting coordinator shall submit a written report to the court and to the parties as often as ordered by the court.  The report must be limited to a statement of whether the parenting coordination should continue.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 482 (H.B. 252), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1181 (H.B. 555), Sec. 9, eff. September 1, 2007.|