Form 53-10

This form pertains to appointment of attorneys ad litem for incapacitated persons under Tex. Fam. Code § 107.010 and to the appointment of attorneys ad litem, guardians ad litem, and amicus attorneys under Tex. Fam. Code § 107.021. For other provisions that may be appropriate, see forms 13-6, 13-7, and 13-8. This form does not cover appointment of attorneys or guardians ad litem in cases brought by governmental entities. For the appointment of an attorney ad litem for a party cited by publication, see form 53-14.

See the practice notes at sections 50.32, 50.33, and 51.27. Further discussion is contained in chapter 13 of this manual.

NOTICE: THIS DOCUMENT
CONTAINS SENSITIVE DATA

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

Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem and/or Attorney[s] Ad Litem and/or Amicus Attorney

It has been brought to the Court’s attention that there is need to appoint a guardian ad litem and/or [an] attorney[s] ad litem and/or an amicus attorney.

The Court appoints [name and address] as guardian ad litem to represent the best inter­ests of the child[ren] the subject of this suit, [name[s] of child[ren]].

The Court appoints [name and address] as attorney ad litem to provide legal services for the child[ren] the subject of this suit, [name[s] of child[ren]].

The Court appoints [name and address] as amicus attorney to provide legal services necessary to assist the Court in protecting the best interests of the child[ren] the subject of this suit, [name[s] of child[ren]].

The Court appoints [name and address] as attorney ad litem to represent the interests of [name], a person entitled to service of citation in this action who is an incapacitated person.

[This/These] appointment[s] shall be effective immediately and shall remain in effect while this case is pending or until further order of the Court.

SIGNED on ________________________________.

   
JUDGE PRESIDING