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Texas · 89th Legislature Regular Session
SB323Relating to special appointments in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
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Custody & supportcustody parenting timeAI label
=No change to rights of the paying or noncustodial parentmodel confidence 80%
Creates a new framework for appointing and regulating amicus attorneys in private suits affecting the parent-child relationship, including their powers, duties, qualifications, conflicts, removal, and immunity, which changes procedures for determining the child's best interests in custody and parent
The court, after notice and hearing or on agreement of the parties, may appoint an amicus attorney in a suit.
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill amends and adds provisions in Chapter 107 of the Family Code governing the appointment, powers, duties, qualifications, conflicts, immunity, and removal of amicus attorneys (and related roles like attorney ad litem) in suits affecting the parent-child relationship. These are procedural changes to how courts receive assistance in determining a child's best interests in private custody and parenting disputes between parents. It does not alter substantive standards for custody, parenting time, support, paternity, alimony, or third-party rights, nor does it change the balance of rights/ob
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