Rule 8.091 - APPOINTMENT OF LEGAL COUNSEL FOR MINOR CHILDREN(1) When legal counsel is appointed to represent a child in a domestic relations matter pursuant to ORS 107.425(6), the order shall be submitted to the court in substantially the same form as set out in Form SLR 8.091.(2) The court will define whether the representation is "traditional advocacy" or "best interests" representation. If the attorney, in the course of representation, determines that the role of representation should be changed, the court will endorse the change.(3) The parties are encouraged to stipulate to an identified attorney, type of representation and method of compensation. If the parties cannot agree, the court will identify an attorney and confirm the attorney's availability to represent the child.(4) In the event an attorney is appointed to represent a child, the child will be considered a party.(5) The parents are to make the child available to the attorney as requested and are not to monitor the child's communication with the attorney or interrogate the child about the nature or substance of the communication.(6) The child's attorney is expected to be familiar with the contents of ABA Standards for Representation of Children as well as the Washington County video on representation of children.(7) The attorney representing the child may submit an ORCP 68 statement for fees and costs. The court retains the authority to require either or both parents to contribute toward the fees and costs incurred, even if the attorney agreed to represent the child on a pro bono or reduced fee basis.Amended effective 2/1/2024.