Sec. 157.004. TIME LIMITATIONS; ENFORCEMENT OF POSSESSION. The court retains jurisdiction to render a contempt order for failure to comply with the order of possession and access if the motion for enforcement is filed not later than the sixth month after the date:
(1) the child becomes an adult; or
(2) on which the right of possession and access terminates under the order or by operation of law.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, Sec. 1, eff. April 20, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship
Subtitle B - Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship
Subchapter A. Pleadings and Defenses
Section 157.001. Motion for Enforcement
Section 157.002. Contents of Motion
Section 157.003. Joinder of Claims and Remedies; No Election of Remedies
Section 157.004. Time Limitations; Enforcement of Possession
Section 157.005. Time Limitations; Enforcement of Child Support
Section 157.006. Affirmative Defense to Motion for Enforcement
Section 157.007. Affirmative Defense to Motion for Enforcement of Possession or Access
Section 157.008. Affirmative Defense to Motion for Enforcement of Child Support