Sec. 3.303. APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY. (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 an appointed attorney's services as a part of the costs of the suit.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 1 - The Marriage Relationship
Subtitle B - Property Rights and Liabilities
Chapter 3 - Marital Property Rights and Liabilities
Subchapter D. Management, Control, and Disposition of Marital Property Under Unusual Circumstances
Section 3.301. Missing, Abandoned, or Separated Spouse
Section 3.302. Spouse Missing on Public Service
Section 3.303. Appointment of Attorney
Section 3.304. Notice of Hearing; Citation
Section 3.305. Citation by Publication
Section 3.306. Court Order for Management, Control, and Disposition of Community Property
Section 3.307. Continuing Jurisdiction of Court; Vacating Original Order