Order: In the Interest of: Robert Louis Brewer, III

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                                          NO. 15-06-06423

IN THE MATTER          OF                                  IN THE DISTRICT COURT
THE MARRIAGE OF

ROBERT LOUIS BREWER, JR.
AND                                                        418 JUDICIAL DISTRICT
VASHTI SAVANNA              BREWER

AND IN THE INTEREST OF
ROBERT    LEWIS  BREWER,                IH,   A      §     HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS
CHILD                                                §
                            ORDER APPOINTING AMICUS ATTORNEY

        The Court considered the Motion for Appointment of Amicus Attorney of Robert Louis

Brewer, Jr. and appoints Laurie Watson a licensed attorney at law of this state, Amicus Attorney

to provide legal services necessary to assist the Court in protecting the best interests of the child

the subject of this suit.

         The Court hereby ORDERS that any custodian of the child shall grant Amicus

Attorney immediate access to the child and to any information relating to the child and shall fully

cooperate with Amicus Attorney.

              ‘The Court further ORDERS that the custodian of any relevant records relating to the

child, including records regarding social services, law enforcement records, school records,

records of a probate or court proceeding, and records of a trust or account for which the child are

beneficiaries, shall provide immediate access to the records to Amicus Attorney without

requiring a further order or release.

               The Court further ORDERS       that the custodian ofa medical, mental health, or drug

or alcohol-treatment record of a child that is privileged or confidential under other law shall
release the record to Amicus Attorney without requiring further order or release, except that a

child's drug- or alcohol-treatment record that is confidential under 42 U.S.C. section

290dd-2 shall be released only as provided under applicable federal regulations.

              ‘Petitioner and Respondent are ORDERED to sign any and all releases of

information relative to the child or the parties in this case, as requested by Amicus Attorney.

within seven days of the request.”

             “Pursuant to sections 107.003 and 107.005 of the Texas Family Code, Amicus

Attorney is ORDERED          to perform the following duties in this case with regard to the child the

subject of this suit

1                 subject to rules 4.02, 4.03 and 4.04 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional

Conduct, and within a reasonable time after the appointment, interview--

             a.              the child in a developmentally appropriate manner, if the child is four

                             years of age or older;

                             each person who has significant knowledge of the child's history and

                             condition, including any foster parent of the child; and

             ©.              the parties to the suit;

2            seek to elicit in a developmentally appropriate manner the child's expressed

objectives of representation;

3            consider the impact on the child in formulating Amicus Attorney's presentation of the

child's expressed objectives to the court;

4             investigate the facts of the case to the extent Amicus Attorney considers appropriate,

including conducting discovery;

5             obtain and review copies of relevant records relating to the child as
provided by section 107.006 of the Texas Family Code;

6.               participate in the conduct of the litigation to the same extent as an attorney

for a party;

7                take any action consistent with the child's interests that Amicus Attorney

considers necessary to expedite the proceedings:

8.               encourage settlement and the use of alternative forms of dispute resolution:

9.               advocate the best interests of the child after reviewing the facts and

circumstances of the case;

 10.             review and sign, or decline to sign, a proposed or agreed order affecting the

child:

    1.           become familiar with the American Bar Association's standards of practice

for attorneys who represent child in custody cases;

    12.          In a developmentally appropriate manner

                             with the consent of the child, ensure that the child's expressed objectives

                             of representation are made known to the Court:

                             explain the role of the Amicus Attorney to the child; and

                              inform the child that Amicus Attorney may use information that the

                             child provides in providing assistance to the Court.

                 Amicus Attorney has all the rights and privileges as contained in chapter 107 of the

 Texas Family Code, including the rights to-

          1      request clarification from the court if the role of Amicus Attorney is

    ambiguous;

          2.     request a hearing or trial on the merits:
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     5         conduct discovery;

     4         consent or refuse to consent to an interview of the child by another attorney

     5         receive a copy of each pleading or other paper filed with the Court in the

case in which Amicus Attorney is appointed;

6.             receive notice of each hearing in the case;

7               participate in case staffing by an authorized agency concerning the child;

and

8               attend all legal proceedings in the case.

                Amicus Attorney is prohibited from disclosing confidential communications between

Amicus Attorney and the child unless Amicus Attorney determines that disclosure is necessary

to assist the Court regarding the best interests of the child.

           The Court hereby finds that Amicus Attorney is entitled to reasonable fees and expenses

to be paid by the parties as follows:        100% of fees to be paid by Petitioner.   The Court hereby

 ORDERS        Robert Louis Brewer, Jr., Petitioner to deposit the sum of $3000.00 with Amicus

 Attorney no later than 5:00 P.M 3 days following the signing of this order. The Court further

 ORDERS        Robert Louis Brewer, Jr., Petitioner to deposit the sum of $2000.00 with Amicus

    Attorney no later than 5:00 P.M 30 days following the signing of this order.      The Court reserves

    the right to order additional cost deposits before trial as necessary.



     SIGNED on




                                                       A
                                                    JUDGE PRESIDING
APPROVED AS TO FORM ONLY:


The Bayley Law Firm
3730 Kirby Suite 1200
Houston, TX 77098
Tel: (713) 383-8887
Fax: (832) 415-0385



By:/s! Andrew Bayley
      Andrew Bayley
      Attorney for Petitioner
      State Bar No. 24071501
      Andrew@BayleyLawfirm.com




John K. Grubb & Associates, P.C.
4550 Post Oak Place, Suite 201
Houston, TX 77027
Tel: (713) 877-8800
Fax: (713) 877-1229




By:
      John K,
      Attorn,    ‘or Respondent
      State Bar No. 08553500
      Johnkgrubb@grubblegal.com




Laurie Marburger, PC
220 N. Thompson, Suite 103
Conroe, TX 77301
Tel: (936) 756-5400
Fax: (936) 756-5410

By:
       Laura Marburger Watson
       Amicus Attorney
       State Bar Number 24044586
       Laura@marburgerlaw.com