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Texas Family Code - FAM § 160.612. Child as Party; Representation

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) A minor child is a permissible party, but is not a necessary party to a proceeding under this subchapter.

(b) The court shall appoint an amicus attorney or attorney ad litem to represent a child who is a minor or is incapacitated if the child is a party or the court finds that the interests of the child are not adequately represented.

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