Texas Family Code

§ 107.0275 — REMOVAL OF AMICUS ATTORNEY

FA § 107.0275Title 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · Part A. GENERAL PROVISIONS · Ch. 107. SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS, CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATIONS, AND ADOPTION EVALUATIONS · Art. B. APPOINTMENTS IN CERTAIN SUITS

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The court:

(1)may remove an amicus attorney if the parties agree to the removal; and

(2)shall remove an amicus attorney if, after notice and hearing, the court finds that the amicus attorney:

(A)does not have the minimum qualifications to serve as an amicus attorney under Section 107.0245 or 107.025;

(B)has a conflict of interest or bias under Section 107.0255(a) that is not exempted under that section;

(C)fails to perform duties under Section 107.0265 or ordered by the court;

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 594 (H.B. 2530), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2025.