Tex. Fam. Code Section 9.008
Clarification Order


(a)

On the request of a party or on the court’s own motion, the court may render a clarifying order before a motion for contempt is made or heard, in conjunction with a motion for contempt or on denial of a motion for contempt.

(b)

On a finding by the court that the original form of the division of property is not specific enough to be enforceable by contempt, the court may render a clarifying order setting forth specific terms to enforce compliance with the original division of property.

(c)

The court may not give retroactive effect to a clarifying order.

(d)

The court shall provide a reasonable time for compliance before enforcing a clarifying order by contempt or in another manner.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997.

Source: Section 9.008 — Clarification Order, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.­9.­htm#9.­008 (accessed Mar. 23, 2024).

Accessed:
Mar. 23, 2024

§ 9.008’s source at texas​.gov