in Re J.R.J.

OPINION

ANNE GARDNER, Justice.

I. Introduction

In this original proceeding, we address whether the trial court abused its discretion by ordering Relator J.R.J.’s counsel not to file a notice of appeal on Relator’s behalf unless Relator first communicated to counsel his desire to appeal the judgment terminating Relator’s parental rights. Because we hold that the trial court abused its discretion and that Relator has no adequate remedy by appeal, we conditionally grant the writ of mandamus.

II. Background

The trial court signed a judgment on September 26, 2011, terminating Relator’s parental rights…