107.153 – ORDER FOR ADOPTION EVALUATION. (a) Except as
Texas Family Code § 107.153
Summary
This law mandates that courts order an adoption evaluation for parties seeking to terminate a parent-child relationship or pursue an adoption. It ensures that all relevant parties are assessed, unless the adoption is uncontested, in which case the evaluation may be waived.
Court must order evaluations for adoption or termination cases.
Evaluations assess parties seeking to manage a child's conservatorship.
Uncontested adoptions may have evaluation requirements waived.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's ORDER FOR ADOPTION EVALUATION. (a) Except as 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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