Texas § FA.202.001 - APPOINTMENT
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§ FA.202.001. APPOINTMENT
APPOINTMENT. (a) After an order for child support or possession of or access to a child has been rendered, a court may appoint a friend of the court on: (1) the request of a person alleging that the order has been violated; or (2) its own motion. (b) A court may appoint a friend of the court in a proceeding under Part D of Title IV of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 651 et seq.) only if the Title IV-D agency agrees in writing to the appointment. (c) The duration of the appointment of a friend of the court is as determined by the court. (d) In the appointment of a friend of the court, the court shall give preference to: (1) a local domestic relations office; (2) a local child support collection office; (3) the local court official designated to enforce actions as provided in Chapter 159 ; or (4) an attorney in good standing with the State Bar of Texas. (e) In the execution of a friend of the court's duties under this subchapter, a friend of the court shall represent the court to ensure compliance with the court's order. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.
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Section FA.202.001 ("APPOINTMENT") 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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