Texas Family Code

The Texas Family Code was created to address family-related matters and disputes in Texas. The Family Code is a comprehensive document, detailing the legal facets of family relationships, rights, duties, and procedures in the state.

Understanding the Texas Family Code can be challenging due to its detailed nature. For expert insights and guidance regarding the Texas Family Code, consider consulting with a legal professional who specializes in family law in Texas.

The Structure of Texas’s Family Code

The Texas Family Code is organized into:

Titles
Subtitles
Chapters
Subchapters
Sections

Each Title of the Family Code addresses a particular family-related area, further divided into subtitles, chapters, subchapters, and sections for specific legal provisions.

How Many Sections Are in the Texas Family Code?

The Texas Family Code is vast, with hundreds of sections addressing various family-related issues. Each section provides details about specific regulations, rights, and procedures pertaining to family law in Texas.

Who Enforces the Family Code?

The provisions of the Texas Family Code are enforced by:

Family court judges
Child protective services
Law enforcement officers
Other state and local agencies

These professionals are responsible for upholding and implementing the law as stipulated in the Family Code.

What Does the Texas Family Code Cover?

The Texas Family Code addresses a myriad of family-related issues, including:

Marriage and Divorce: This includes regulations on marriage licenses, annulment, divorce, alimony, and marital property rights.
Child Custody and Support: Rules for determining child custody, visitation rights, child support calculations, and enforcement are detailed here.
Adoption and Termination of Parental Rights: This section details the legal process of adoption and the conditions under which parental rights may be terminated.
Child Protection: Provisions related to the protection of children from abuse or neglect, and the interventions by Child Protective Services.
Juvenile Justice: Addressing matters related to minors who commit offenses and the procedures for juvenile justice.
Paternity: Rules and procedures for determining and challenging paternity.
Protective Orders: Conditions and procedures for obtaining protective orders against family violence.

Examples of Texas Family Code Provisions

There are many sections and chapters covered by Texas’s Family Code, including:

Texas Family Code Title 1: The Marriage Relationship

Texas Family Code Title 2: Child in Relation to the Family

Texas Family Code Title 4: Protective Orders and Family Violence

Texas Family Code Chapter 71: Definitions
Texas Family Code Chapter 81 : General Provisions
Texas Family Code Chapter 82: Applying For Protective Order
Texas Family Code Chapter 83: Temporary Ex Parte Orders
Texas Family Code Chapter 84: Hearing
Texas Family Code Chapter 85: Issuance Of Protective Order
Texas Family Code Chapter 86: Law Enforcement Duties Relating To Protective Orders
Texas Family Code Chapter 87: Modification of Protective Orders
Texas Family Code Chapter 88: Uniform Interstate Enforcement Of Protective Orders Act
Texas Family Code Chapter 91: Reporting Family Violence
Texas Family Code Chapter 92: Immunity
Texas Family Code Chapter 93: Confidential and Privileged Communications

Texas Family Code Title 5: The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship

Texas Family Code Chapter 101: Definitions
Texas Family Code Chapter 102: Filing Suit
Texas Family Code Chapter 103: Venue and Transfer of Original Proceedings
Texas Family Code Chapter 104: Evidence
Texas Family Code Chapter 105: Settings, Hearings, and Orders
Texas Family Code Chapter 106: Costs and Attorneys Fees
Texas Family Code Chapter 107: Special Appointments, Child Custody Evaluations, and Adoption Evaluations
Texas Family Code Chapter 108: Central Record File; Vital Statistics
Texas Family Code Chapter 109: Appeals
Texas Family Code Chapter 110: Court Fees
Texas Family Code Chapter 111: Guidelines for Possession and Child Support
Texas Family Code Chapter 151: Rights and Duties in Parent Child Relationship
Texas Family Code Chapter 152: Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
Texas Family Code Chapter 153: Conservatorship, Possession, and Access
Texas Family Code Chapter 154: Child Support
Texas Family Code Chapter 155: Continuing, Exclusive Jurisdiction
Texas Family Code Chapter 156: Modification of Conservatorship, Possession, and Access, or Determination of Residence
Texas Family Code Chapter 157: Enforcement
Texas Family Code Chapter 158: Withholding From Earnings for Child Support
Texas Family Code Chapter 159: Uniform Family Support Act
Texas Family Code Chapter 160: Uniform Parentage Act
Texas Family Code Chapter 161: Termination of the Parent-Child Relationship
Texas Family Code Chapter 162: Adoption

Texas Family Code Title 6: Child Support

Getting Professional Help to Understand the Texas Family Code

Many individuals don’t think about the Texas Family Code until they find themselves navigating family disputes or legal challenges. The intricate nature of the Family Code can be overwhelming without professional guidance. The attorneys at The Blacknall Firm have dedicated years to comprehending the intricacies of the Family Code in Texas.

We offer an initial consultation for all matters related to the Texas Family Code. If you need assistance or guidance related to family law in Texas, don’t hesitate. Schedule a consultation on our calendar today and let us be your trusted legal ally.