Texas Family Code - Section 152.210. Appearance Of Parties And Child

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§ 152.210. APPEARANCE OF PARTIES AND CHILD.  (a) In a 
child custody proceeding in this state, the court may order a party 
to the proceeding who is in this state to appear before the court in 
person with or without the child.  The court may order any person 
who is in this state and who has physical custody or control of the 
child to appear in person with the child.
	(b)  If a party to a child custody proceeding whose presence 
is desired by the court is outside this state, the court may order 
that a notice given pursuant to Section 152.108 include a statement 
directing the party to appear in person with or without the child 
and informing the party that failure to appear may result in a 
decision adverse to the party.
	(c)  The court may enter any orders necessary to ensure the 
safety of the child and of any person ordered to appear under this 
section.
	(d)  If a party to a child custody proceeding who is outside 
this state is directed to appear under Subsection (b) or desires to 
appear personally before the court with or without the child, the 
court may require another party to pay reasonable and necessary 
travel and other expenses of the party so appearing and of the 
child.

Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 34, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.            

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