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Chapter 153 Conservatorship, Possession, and Access

Title 5, The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship · Subtitle B, Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship · 92 sections

Subchapter A General Provisions

§ 153.001Public Policy § 153.002Best Interest of Child; Rebuttable Presumption in Suit Between Parent and Nonparent § 153.003No Discrimination Based on Sex or Marital Status § 153.004History of Domestic Violence or Sexual Abuse § 153.005Appointment of Sole or Joint Managing Conservator § 153.006Appointment of Possessory Conservator § 153.007Agreed Parenting Plan § 153.0071Alternate Dispute Resolution Procedures § 153.00715Determination of Validity and Enforceability of Contract Containing Agreement to Arbitrate § 153.009Interview of Child in Chambers § 153.010Order for Family Counseling § 153.011Security Bond § 153.012Right to Privacy; Deletion of Personal Information in Records § 153.013False Report of Child Abuse § 153.014Visitation Centers and Visitation Exchange Facilities § 153.015Electronic Communication with Child by Conservator

Subchapter B Parent Appointed as Conservator: In General

§ 153.071Court to Specify Rights and Duties of Parent Appointed a Conservator § 153.072Written Finding Required to Limit Parental Rights and Duties § 153.073Rights of Parent at All Times § 153.074Rights and Duties During Period of Possession § 153.075Duties of Parent Not Appointed Conservator § 153.076Duty to Provide Information

Subchapter C Parent Appointed as Sole or Joint Managing Conservator

§ 153.131Presumption That Parent to Be Appointed Managing Conservator § 153.132Rights and Duties of Parent Appointed Sole Managing Conservator § 153.133Parenting Plan for Joint Managing Conservatorship § 153.134Court-Ordered Joint Conservatorship § 153.135Equal Possession Not Required § 153.138Child Support Order Affecting Joint Conservators

Subchapter D Parent Appointed as Possessory Conservator

§ 153.191Presumption That Parent to Be Appointed Possessory Conservator § 153.192Rights and Duties of Parent Appointed Possessory Conservator § 153.193Minimal Restriction on Parent’s Possession or Access

Subchapter E Guidelines for the Possession of a Child by a Parent Named as Possessory Conservator

§ 153.251Policy and General Application of Guidelines § 153.252Rebuttable Presumption § 153.253Standard Possession Order Inappropriate or Unworkable § 153.254Child Less Than Three Years of Age § 153.255Agreement § 153.256Factors for Court to Consider § 153.257Means of Travel § 153.258Request for Findings When Order Varies from Standard Order

Subchapter F Standard Possession Order

§ 153.3101Reference to "School" in Standard Possession Order § 153.311Mutual Agreement or Specified Terms for Possession § 153.312Parents Who Reside 100 Miles or Less Apart § 153.313Parents Who Reside Over 100 Miles Apart § 153.314Holiday Possession Unaffected by Distance Parents Reside Apart § 153.315Weekend Possession Extended by Holiday § 153.316General Terms and Conditions § 153.317Alternative Beginning and Ending Possession Times § 153.3171Beginning and Ending Possession Times for Parents Who Reside 50 Miles or Less Apart

Subchapter G Appointment of Nonparent as Conservator

§ 153.371Rights and Duties of Nonparent Appointed as Sole Managing Conservator § 153.372Nonparent Appointed as Joint Managing Conservator § 153.3721Access to Certain Records by Nonparent Joint Managing Conservator § 153.373Voluntary Surrender of Possession Rebuts Parental Presumption § 153.374Designation of Managing Conservator in Affidavit of Relinquishment § 153.375Annual Report by Nonparent Managing Conservator § 153.376Rights and Duties of Nonparent Possessory Conservator § 153.377Access to Child’s Records

Subchapter H Rights of Grandparent, Aunt, or Uncle

§ 153.431Appointment of Grandparent, Aunt, or Uncle as Managing Conservator § 153.432Suit for Possession or Access by Grandparent § 153.433Possession of or Access to Grandchild § 153.434Limitation on Right to Request Possession or Access

Subchapter I Prevention of International Parental Child Abduction

§ 153.501Necessity of Measures to Prevent International Parental Child Abduction § 153.502Abduction Risk Factors § 153.503Abduction Prevention Measures

Subchapter J Rights of Siblings

§ 153.551Suit for Access

Subchapter K Parenting Plan, Parenting Coordinator, and Parenting Facilitator

§ 153.601Definitions § 153.602Parenting Plan Not Required in Temporary Order § 153.603Requirement of Parenting Plan in Final Order § 153.6031Exception to Dispute Resolution Process Requirement § 153.605Appointment of Parenting Coordinator § 153.6051Appointment of Parenting Facilitator § 153.606Duties of Parenting Coordinator § 153.6061Duties of Parenting Facilitator § 153.607Presumption of Good Faith; Removal of Parenting Coordinator § 153.6071Presumption of Good Faith; Removal of Parenting Facilitator § 153.608Report of Parenting Coordinator § 153.6081Report of Parenting Facilitator § 153.6082Report of Joint Proposal or Statement of Intent; Agreements and Recommendations § 153.6083Communications and Recordkeeping of Parenting Facilitator § 153.609Compensation of Parenting Coordinator § 153.6091Compensation of Parenting Facilitator § 153.610Qualifications of Parenting Coordinator § 153.6101Qualifications of Parenting Facilitator § 153.6102Parenting Facilitator; Conflicts of Interest and Bias § 153.611Exception for Certain Title IV-D Proceedings

Subchapter L Military Duty

§ 153.701Definitions § 153.702Temporary Orders § 153.703Appointing Designated Person for Conservator with Exclusive Right to Designate Primary Residence of Child § 153.704Appointing Designated Person to Exercise Visitation for Conservator with Exclusive Right to Designate Primary Residence of Child in Certain Circumstances § 153.705Appointing Designated Person to Exercise Visitation for Conservator Without Exclusive Right to Designate Primary Residence of Child § 153.707Expedited Hearing § 153.708Enforcement § 153.709Additional Periods of Possession or Access