Texas Family Code 160.611 – Proceedings Before Birth
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(a) A proceeding to determine parentage commenced before the birth of the child may not be concluded until after the birth of the child.
(b) In a proceeding described by Subsection (a), the following actions may be taken before the birth of the child:
(1) service of process;
(2) discovery; and
(3) except as prohibited by § 160.502, collection of specimens for genetic testing.
Terms Used In Texas Family Code 160.611
- Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
- Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.