Texas § FA.162.009 - RESIDENCE WITH PETITIONER
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § FA.162.009 — RESIDENCE WITH PETITIONER, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ FA.162.009. RESIDENCE WITH PETITIONER
RESIDENCE WITH PETITIONER. (a) The court may not grant an adoption until the child has resided with the petitioner for not less than six months. (b) On request of the petitioner, the court may waive the residence requirement if the waiver is in the best interest of the child. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § FA.162.009
What does The Texas Constitution § FA.162.009 cover?
Section FA.162.009 ("RESIDENCE WITH PETITIONER") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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