Appeals

Introduction

A. Specific Grounds Must Be Stated In Trial Court Judgment

B. Parent Deemed Indigent on Appeal

C. Attorney Ad Litem Required to Remain on Case

D. Trial Court Clerk Has Specific, Time-sensitive Duties

E. Application of Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 13.003 Prohibited

F. Effective Assistance of Counsel

G. Order or Judgment Cannot Be Suspended During Pendency of Appeal

H. Notice of Appeal and Appellant Duties

I. Case Law Update