(a) A domestic relations office may:
(1) collect and disburse child support payments that are ordered by a court to be paid through a domestic relations registry;
(2) maintain records of payments and disbursements made under Subdivision (1);
(3) file a suit under this title, including a suit to:
(A) establish paternity; and
(B) enforce, clarify or modify a court order for child support or for possession of and access to a child;
(4) provide an informal forum in which alternative dispute resolution is used to resolve disputes under this code;
(5) prepare a court-ordered child custody evaluation or adoption evaluation under Chapter 107;
(6) represent a child as an amicus attorney, an attorney ad litem, or a guardian ad litem in a suit in which:
(A) termination of the parent-child relationship is sought; or
(B) conservatorship of or access to a child is contested;
(7) serve as a friend of the court;
(8) provide predivorce counseling ordered by a court;
(9) provide community supervision services under Chapter 157;
(10) provide information to assist a party in understanding, complying with, or enforcing the party's duties and obligations under this code;
(11) provide, directly or through a contract, visitation services, including supervision of court-ordered visitation, visitation exchange, or other similar services;
(12) issue an administrative writ of withholding under Subchapter F, Chapter 158; and
(13) provide parenting coordinator services under Chapter 153.
(b) A court having jurisdiction in a proceeding under this title, Title 3, or Section 25.05, Penal Code, may order that child support payments be made through a domestic relations office.
(c) A domestic relations office may:
(1) hire or contract for the services of attorneys to assist the office in providing services under this chapter; and
(2) employ community supervision officers or court monitors.