(a) If a petitioner is married, both spouses must join in the petition for adoption.
(b) A petition in a suit for adoption or a suit for appointment of a nonparent managing conservator with authority to consent to adoption of a child must include:
(1) a verified allegation that there has been compliance with Subchapter B ; or
(2) if there has not been compliance with Subchapter B, a verified statement of the particular reasons for noncompliance.

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Terms Used In Texas Family Code 162.002

  • Allegation: something that someone says happened.