TX · rules
Tex. R. Civ. P. 308a
In Suits Affecting the Parent -Child Relationship
When the court has ordered child support or possession of or access to a child and it is claimed
that the order has been violated, the person claiming that a violation has occurred shall make this
known to the court. The court may appoint a member of the bar to investigate the claim to
determine whether there is reason to believe that the court order has been violated. If the attorney
in good faith believes that the order has been violated, the attorney shall take the necessary action
as provided under Chapter 14, Family Code. On a finding of a violation, the court may enforce its
order as provided in Chapter 14, Family Code.
Except by order of the court, no fee shall be charged by or paid to the attorney representing the
claimant. If the court determines that an attorney's fee should be paid, the fee shall be adjudged
against the party who violated the court's order. The fee m ay be assessed as costs of court, or
awarded by judgment, or both.
History
Notes and Comments Comment to 1990 change: This rule has been completely rewritten and designed to broaden its application to cover problems dealing with possession and access to a child as well as support.
Provenance
- Source
- txcourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-15
- Edition
- 2026-09-14
- Content hash
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