153.551 – SUIT FOR ACCESS. (a) The sibling of a child who
Texas Family Code § 153.551
Summary
This law allows a sibling of a child, separated due to actions by the Department of Family and Protective Services, to request access to that child. The sibling can file either an original suit or a modification suit to seek this access, regardless of conservatorship status.
Siblings can request access to separated children.
Access requests can be made through original or modification suits.
No need to consider conservatorship status for access requests.
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In simple terms: Learn about Texas's SUIT FOR ACCESS. (a) The sibling of a child who 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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