Texas Family Code

§ 153.610 — QUALIFICATIONS OF PARENTING COORDINATOR

FA § 153.610Title 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · Part B. SUITS AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · Ch. 153. CONSERVATORSHIP, POSSESSION, AND ACCESS · Art. K. PARENTING PLAN, PARENTING COORDINATOR, AND PARENTING FACILITATOR

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(a)The court shall determine the required qualifications of a parenting coordinator, provided that a parenting coordinator must have experience working in a field relating to families, have practical experience with high-conflict cases or litigation between parents, and:

(1)hold at least:

(A)a bachelor's degree in counseling, education, family studies, psychology, or social work; or

(B)a graduate degree in a mental health profession, with an emphasis in family and children's issues; or

(2)be licensed in good standing as an attorney in this state.

(b)In addition to the qualifications prescribed by Subsection (a), a parenting coordinator must complete at least:

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Legislative history

Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1113 (H.B. 1012), Sec. 23, eff. September 1, 2009.