102.012 – EXERCISING PARTIAL JURISDICTION. (a) A court in
Texas Family Code § 102.012
Summary
This law allows a court to exercise its jurisdiction over specific parts of a case it has authority over. However, the court may be limited in resolving all issues if it lacks personal jurisdiction or jurisdiction under certain chapters related to family law.
Courts can exercise partial jurisdiction in family law cases.
Limited authority if lacking personal jurisdiction over nonresidents.
Jurisdiction may be restricted under Chapters 152 and 159.
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