Texas Family Code

§ 5.104 — APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY

FA § 5.104Title 1. THE MARRIAGE RELATIONSHIP · Part B. PROPERTY RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES · Ch. 5. HOMESTEAD RIGHTS · Art. B. SALE OF HOMESTEAD UNDER UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES

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(a)Except as provided by Subsection (b), the court may appoint an attorney in a suit filed under this subchapter for the respondent.

(b)The court shall appoint an attorney in a suit filed under this subchapter for a respondent reported to be a prisoner of war or missing on public service.

(c)The court shall allow a reasonable fee for the appointed attorney's services as a part of the costs of the suit.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997.