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Chapter 13

Form 13-10

NOTICE: THIS DOCUMENT
CONTAINS SENSITIVE DATA

See § 6 of the Introduction in volume 1 of this manual concerning protection of sensitive data in filed documents.

[Caption. See § 3 of the Introduction in volume 1 of this manual.]

Motion for Additional Deposit to Secure Fees

Pursuant to section 107.023 of the Texas Family Code, this Motion for Additional Deposit to Secure Fees is brought by [name of movant], court-appointed [Attorney Ad Litem/Guardian Ad Litem/Amicus Attorney] for the child[ren], [name[s] of child[ren]]. In support, [name of movant] shows:

This is a suit involving the best interest of [a] child[ren], and [name of movant] has been appointed to represent the interests of the child[ren]. Reasonable fees, costs, and expenses have been and will continue to be incurred in representing the best interests of the child[ren]. [Name of movant] requests that Petitioner and Respondent be required to deposit sufficient funds to secure those fees, costs, and expenses.

On [date of last order for deposit of funds], the Court ordered Petitioner to deposit $[amount] on or before [date]. On [date], Petitioner deposited $[amount].

On [date of last order for deposit of funds], the Court ordered Respondent to deposit $[amount] on or before [date]. On [date], Respondent deposited $[amount].

The billing rate of [Guardian Ad Litem/Attorney Ad Litem/Amicus Attorney] is $[amount] per hour. As of [date], Movant has expended [number] hours in this representation. Movant requests an additional deposit of $[amount] on or before [the entry of final papers in this case/[date]].

This matter is set for [final contested hearing/entry on agreement of the parties] on [date].

[Name of movant] prays the Court grant the Motion for Additional Deposit to Secure Fees.

   
[Name]
Movant
State Bar No.: [if applicable]
[Email address]
[Address]
[Telephone]
[Fax]

For certificate of service, see form 21-11. Sign as Movant.