Tex.
Fam. Code Section 153.601
Definitions
(1)
“Dispute resolution process” means:(A)
a process of alternative dispute resolution conducted in accordance with Section 153.0071 (Alternate Dispute Resolution Procedures) of this chapter and Chapter 154 (Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures), Civil Practice and Remedies Code; or(B)
any other method of voluntary dispute resolution.(2)
“High-conflict case” means a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in which the court finds that the parties have demonstrated an unusual degree of:(A)
repetitiously resorting to the adjudicative process;(B)
anger and distrust; and(C)
difficulty in communicating about and cooperating in the care of their children.(3)
“Parenting coordinator” means an impartial third party:(A)
who, regardless of the title by which the person is designated by the court, performs any function described by Section 153.606 (Duties of Parenting Coordinator) in a suit; and(B)
who:(i)
is appointed under this subchapter by the court on its own motion or on a motion or agreement of the parties to assist parties in resolving parenting issues through confidential procedures; and(ii)
is not appointed under another statute or a rule of civil procedure.(3-a)
“Parenting facilitator” means an impartial third party:(A)
who, regardless of the title by which the person is designated by the court, performs any function described by Section 153.6061 (Duties of Parenting Facilitator) in a suit; and(B)
who:(i)
is appointed under this subchapter by the court on its own motion or on a motion or agreement of the parties to assist parties in resolving parenting issues through procedures that are not confidential; and(ii)
is not appointed under another statute or a rule of civil procedure.(4)
“Parenting plan” means the provisions of a final court order that:(A)
set out rights and duties of a parent or a person acting as a parent in relation to the child;(B)
provide for periods of possession of and access to the child, which may be the terms set out in the standard possession order under Subchapter F and any amendments to the standard possession order agreed to by the parties or found by the court to be in the best interest of the child;(C)
provide for child support; and(D)
optimize the development of a close and continuing relationship between each parent and the child.
Source:
Section 153.601 — Definitions, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.153.htm#153.601 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
