107.013 – MANDATORY APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY AD LITEM FOR
Texas Family Code § 107.013
Summary
This law mandates the appointment of an attorney ad litem for certain parents in cases where a governmental entity seeks to terminate parental rights or appoint a conservator. It specifically applies to indigent parents who oppose the action, parents served by citation by publication, and alleged fathers who have not been located.
Applies to suits by governmental entities regarding parental rights.
Mandatory for indigent parents opposing termination or conservatorship.
Also applies to parents served by citation by publication.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's MANDATORY APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY AD LITEM FOR law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.
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