152.109 – APPEARANCE AND LIMITED IMMUNITY. (a) A party to
Texas Family Code § 152.109
Summary
This law provides limited immunity to parties involved in child custody proceedings in Texas, ensuring they are not subject to personal jurisdiction for unrelated matters simply due to their participation in these proceedings. It protects individuals who are present in Texas for the purpose of child custody cases from being sued for other issues.
Parties in custody proceedings enjoy limited immunity from personal jurisdiction.
Participation in custody cases does not expose individuals to unrelated lawsuits.
Applies to both petitioners and respondents in custody matters.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's APPEARANCE AND LIMITED IMMUNITY. (a) A party to 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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