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Texas Family Code - Chapter 42 Civil Liability For Interference With Possessory Interest In ChildLegal Research Home > Texas Lawyer > Family Code > Texas Family Code - Chapter 42 Civil Liability For Interference With Possessory Interest In Child In this chapter: (1) "Order" means a temporary or final order of a court of this state or another state or nation. (2) "Possessory right" ... (a) A person who takes or retains possession of a child or who conceals the whereabouts of a child in violation of a possessory right ... (a) A person who aids or assists in conduct for which a cause of action is authorized by this chapter is jointly and severally liable ... A suit may be filed in a county in which: (1) the plaintiff resides; (2) the defendant resides; (3) a suit affecting the parent-child relationship ... (a) Damages may include: (1) the actual costs and expenses incurred, including attorney's fees, in: (A) locating a child who is the subject of the ... The defendant may plead as an affirmative defense that the defendant acted in violation of the order with the express consent of the plaintiff. Amended ... This chapter does not affect any other civil or criminal remedy available to any person, including the child, for interference with a possessory right, nor ... A person sued for damages as provided by this chapter is entitled to recover attorney's fees and court costs if: (1) the claim for damages ... Texas Lawyers
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