Texas Family Code - Section 153.601. Definitions

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§ 153.601. DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:                                
		(1)  "Dispute resolution process" means a process of 
alternative dispute resolution conducted in accordance with 
Section 153.0071 of this chapter and Chapter 154, Civil Practice 
and Remedies Code.
		(2)  "High-conflict case" means a suit affecting the 
parent-child relationship in which the parties demonstrate a 
pattern of:
			(A)  repetitious litigation;                                                 
			(B)  anger and distrust;                                                     
			(C)  difficulty in communicating about and 
cooperating in the care of their children;  or
			(D)  other behaviors that in the discretion of the 
court warrant the appointment of a parenting coordinator.
		(3)  "Parenting coordinator" means an impartial third 
party appointed by the court to assist parties in resolving issues 
relating to parenting and other family issues arising from an order 
in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
		(4)  "Parenting plan" means a temporary or final court 
order that sets out the rights and duties of parents in a suit 
affecting the parent-child relationship and includes provisions 
relating to conservatorship, possession of and access to a child, 
and child support, and a dispute resolution process to minimize 
future disputes.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 482, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2005.           
	Another Subchapter J, Rights of Siblings, consisting of Secs. 
153.551 and 153.552, was added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 1191, 
§ 2.

Last modified: August 10, 2007