Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Guardianship/conservatorship

Our 25 year old ex-foster daughter has come to us seeking help. She currently has a 20-month-old son, whom she has full custody of, and she also has a 5-year-old daughter, who is living with her ex-husband's parents. They currently have guardianship of the little girl, but have set a court date to try to get conservatorship of her. What do we need to do in order to stop the conservatorship and start taking steps to get our daughter's little girl back. Our daughter has been ''clean'' for two years (which is why her daughter was first placed with the grandparents) and is doing a great job raising her son. I know she needs legal representation, but she cannot afford an attorney. Will the court appoint someone to represent our daughter in this case or do we need to get her an attorney? The court date is set for July 17 and our daughter did not find out about it until yesterday (by phone). Is that even legal?


Asked on 6/23/08, 10:01 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
James Grissom Law Office of James P. Grissom

Re: Guardianship/conservatorship

Courts appoint attorneys only in criminal cases. the Court might appoint an attorney for the child and will likely do so. That attorney will make a recommendation to the Court for what is in the best interests of the child. That may coincide with what the mother wants and it may not. She should have her own attorney. Be prepared to spend $10K - maybe more. Good Luck.

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Answered on 6/23/08, 11:09 am


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