Attorney for Child in a Family Law Case—Information Sheet

This form is an information sheet that answers general questions about having a lawyer appointed for a child in a family law case. It explains what the appointed lawyer can do, who pays for the lawyer, and how long the representation might last.

The court describes it as: This answers general questions about lawyers appointed for a child in a family law case. Questions include: What will the lawyer do? Who pays the lawyer? How long will the lawyer represent the child?

Common questions

Who can ask the court to appoint a lawyer for the child?

Parties, the child's relative, or a child custody mediator, recommending counselor, or evaluator may ask the court to appoint minor's counsel.

What does the court have to decide when appointing a lawyer?

The court must decide the reasonable cost for the lawyer and decide if the parties can pay all or some of that cost.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2017.

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