Sec. 5.104. 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 the 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
Subchapter B. Sale of Homestead Under Unusual Circumstances
Section 5.101. Sale of Separate Homestead Under Unusual Circumstances
Section 5.102. Sale of Community Homestead Under Unusual Circumstances
Section 5.103. Time for Filing Petition
Section 5.104. Appointment of Attorney