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How do you file a complaint against a guardian ad litem?
That would depend on where you are. The guardian ad-litem is appointed by the courts to act in the interest of a minor child in the legal proceedings that affect that child. You would have to know where the courts get the ad-litem from. There is usually a pool of attorneys that the court draws from. If the guardian ad-litem has breached the legal duty then you may be able to file a complaint against them through the attorney licensing board or the bar association for the state in which this happened. The attorney complaints board is regulated through the state supreme courts.
What is a lawyer for teenagers called?
If a judge appoints a minor an attorney to represent their best interests in court, the attorney is usually referred to as the "Guardian Ad Litem".
How can a teen talk to an attorney about visitation with a parent?
Talk to the guardian ad litem, but it is often evidence of parental alienation syndrome.
What does a curator ad litem do?
Curator ad litem is a Scotch term for someone who represents a mentally incapacitated person or a child in a court case. In America, it is called a guardian ad litem.
Who is the legal representative of minor?
A guardian ad litem. Sometimes, if there is no guardian ad litem, the department of children and families will have attorneys working on a child's case.
You have been involved in a probate case and am the guardian ad litem for a minor child who will soon turn 18 this year How will that affect the case will you need a power of attorney at that time?
The now adult will be representing him/herself. Why do you want to have power of attorney?
A lawyer appointed by the court to look after the interests of the child?
A Guardian Ad Litem ADDED: Guardians Ad Litem do not necessarily have to be attorneys. They may also be trained lay persons.
How do you find an attorney to represent a minor child's interest in a contested custody situation?
If the minor child's interest needs to be monitored the court will appoint a guardian ad litem. Custody issues are legal matters between parents.If the minor child's interest needs to be monitored the court will appoint a guardian ad litem. Custody issues are legal matters between parents.If the minor child's interest needs to be monitored the court will appoint a guardian ad litem. Custody issues are legal matters between parents.If the minor child's interest needs to be monitored the court will appoint a guardian ad litem. Custody issues are legal matters between parents.
What rights as a grandparent do you have if daughter wont let you see your grandson?
You need to consult with an attorney who can determine your rights under the law in your jurisdiction and assist you in obtaining visitation rights. The court would appoint a guardian ad litem to assess the situation and help the court determine if visitations with you would be in the best interest of the child.You need to consult with an attorney who can determine your rights under the law in your jurisdiction and assist you in obtaining visitation rights. The court would appoint a guardian ad litem to assess the situation and help the court determine if visitations with you would be in the best interest of the child.You need to consult with an attorney who can determine your rights under the law in your jurisdiction and assist you in obtaining visitation rights. The court would appoint a guardian ad litem to assess the situation and help the court determine if visitations with you would be in the best interest of the child.You need to consult with an attorney who can determine your rights under the law in your jurisdiction and assist you in obtaining visitation rights. The court would appoint a guardian ad litem to assess the situation and help the court determine if visitations with you would be in the best interest of the child.
Who represents the child in a custody case?
A guardian ad-litem is appointed by the courts
Guardian ad litem won't submit report to court?
Have the judge order it
Can a guardian ad litem charge for their services?
Generally yes. In Massachusetts a guardian ad litem gets paid for their services. Their fee is sometimes paid by the court system that appointed them (the state). You would need to check your state laws.
