Sec. 9.205. ATTORNEY'S FEES. In a proceeding to divide property previously undivided in a decree of divorce or annulment as provided by this subchapter, the court may award reasonable attorney's fees. The court may order the attorney's fees to be paid directly to the attorney, who may enforce the order in the attorney's own name by any means available for the enforcement of a judgment for debt.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 768 (S.B. 866), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 1 - The Marriage Relationship
Subtitle C - Dissolution of Marriage
Chapter 9 - Post-Decree Proceedings
Subchapter C. Post-Decree Division of Property
Section 9.201. Procedure for Division of Certain Property Not Divided on Divorce or Annulment
Section 9.203. Division of Undivided Assets When Prior Court Had Jurisdiction
Section 9.204. Division of Undivided Assets When Prior Court Lacked Jurisdiction