Texas Family Code 65.008 – Waiver of Rights
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Terms Used In Texas Family Code 65.008
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- United States: includes a department, bureau, or other agency of the United States of America. See Texas Government Code 311.005
A right granted to a child by this chapter or by the constitution or laws of this state or the United States is waived in proceedings under this chapter if:
(1) the right is one that may be waived;
(2) the child and the child’s parent or guardian are informed of the right, understand the right, understand the possible consequences of waiving the right, and understand that waiver of the right is not required;
(3) the child signs the waiver;
(4) the child’s parent or guardian signs the waiver; and
(5) the child’s attorney signs the waiver, if the child is represented by counsel.