Request for Court-Appointed Attorney

This form is for use ONLY by parents in cases filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services (also known as CPS).  This form is NOT for use in any private family law cases. 

Parent's Statement of Indigency and Request for Court-Appointed Attorney Form

Spanish-Statement of Indigency Request for Court-Appointed Attorney Form

To request a court-appointed attorney, the CPS parent will need to complete the form in its entirety.  Please be sure that your contact information is correct and legible as this is how the Court and your attorney, if appointed, will contact you.   It is also important that you enter an answer in each line, even if the answer is “none” or “n/a”.  If you have no expenses and/or income, please write in an explanation as to how you are living (e.g. living with mother, etc.).  Your request may be delayed or rejected if the form is not completed correctly.  Once completed and signed, please return the form via one of these methods:

Email:

julie.perry@txcourts.gov 

Or

Mail:

Child Protection Court of Taylor County

300 Oak Street, Suite 200

Abilene, Texas 79602.

If you have any questions about this process, please call 325-674-1387.