Texas HB3382 amends duties of court-appointed guardians ad litem, attorneys ad litem, and amicus attorneys in suits affecting the parent-child.

Texas HB3382 amends the Family Code to redefine the duties of court-appointed guardians ad litem, attorneys ad litem, and amicus attorneys in suits affecting the parent-child relationship. It mandates that attorneys ad litem for children must interview the child, the child's caregiver, and the parties to the suit within seven business days of their appointment. For children aged 17 and above, attorneys must ascertain if they have received essential documents like birth certificates and social security cards.

Texas HB3382 amends duties of court-appointed guardians ad litem, attorneys ad litem, and amicus attorneys in suits affecting the parent-child.

Texas HB3382 amends the Family Code to redefine the duties of court-appointed guardians ad litem, attorneys ad litem, and amicus attorneys in suits affecting the parent-child relationship. It mandates that attorneys ad litem for children must interview the child, the child's caregiver, and the parties to the suit within seven business days of their appointment. For children aged 17 and above, attorneys must ascertain if they have received essential documents like birth certificates and social security cards.