The bill amends the Family Code to establish new requirements for orders and judgments in suits affecting the parent-child relationship. It introduces new subsections to Section 105.006, which mandate that if a court issues an order prohibiting the disclosure of a party's information, the party must provide an email address for receiving notices and legal documents through the electronic filing system. Additionally, the court may consider due process requirements for notice met if written notice is delivered to the most recent address or email provided by the party. The bill also allows the clerk to send relevant documents to the provided email address.

Furthermore, the bill amends Sections 106.002 and 157.167 to require that judgments for attorney's fees and expenses be rendered separately from judgments confirming arrearages. These changes apply to any pending or newly filed suits affecting the parent-child relationship as of the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Family Code 105.006, Family Code 72.031, Family Code 157.167 (Family Code 157, Family Code 105, Family Code 72)