(a) A guardian ad litem, an attorney ad litem, a child custody evaluator, or an amicus attorney appointed under this chapter is not liable for civil damages arising from an action taken, a recommendation made, or an opinion given in the capacity of guardian ad litem, attorney ad litem, child custody evaluator, or amicus attorney.
(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to an action taken, a recommendation made, or an opinion given:
(1) with conscious indifference or reckless disregard to the safety of another;
(2) in bad faith or with malice; or
(3) that is grossly negligent or wilfully wrongful.

Terms Used In Texas Family Code 107.009

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.