153.009 – INTERVIEW OF CHILD IN CHAMBERS. (a) In a
Texas Family Code § 153.009
Summary
This law allows the court to interview children aged 12 and older, and younger children at its discretion, during nonjury trials or hearings. The purpose is to ascertain the child's preferences regarding conservatorship and primary residence decisions.
Applies to nonjury trials and hearings involving child custody.
Children 12 and older must be interviewed; younger children may be interviewed.
Determines child's wishes on conservatorship and primary residence.
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