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A guardian ad litem is a person the court appoints to investigate what solutions would be in the “best interests" of a child. The GAL has the authority to review all the evidence provided by the parties and perform other investigative tasks such as home visits, interviewing family members and consulting with experts. The GAL will write a comprehensive report that will enable the court to render a decision.
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What to do when you have a Shared parenting plans and neither parent can communicate?
A third party with a baseball bat might work. Or one to act as an intermediary. Perhaps a Guardian Ad Litem, as they represent the interest of the child. As an alternate, consider Bird Nest Custody. see link below
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.
How can a non relative of a child who has been taken by Child Protective Services get custody?
Contact the socialworker who is on the case and tell them you are willing.You can petition the local probate and family court to be appointed the child's guardian. You should act as soon as possible.
If a resident does not have someone who can act as guardian what happens to them?
If a resident does not have someone who can act as their guardian, the court may appoint a professional guardian or a public guardian to fulfill that role. Alternatively, the court might assign a social worker or case manager to monitor and provide support for the resident's needs.
Can a parent obtain legal custody if their child is already an adult?
No. However, if the adult child is unable to act on their own behalf for some reason the parent can petition to be appointed the adult's legal guardian. If that is the case you should consult with an attorney who specializes in special needs guardianships.
Does Florida consider domestic violence in a child custody case?
The federal Violence Against Women Act requires it.
Is it legal for parents to prevent you from suing?
Well, first off, minors can't sue, you must be at least 18 years old.if you are over 18 years old, you can sue without your parents agreement.if you are under, you can not sue but if your parents agree with you wanting to sue, then your parent can sue for you.A minor may be able to sue even if his/her parents disagree as long as the court appoints a guardian ad litem for the minor to bring the lawsuit. The sole authority the guardian ad litem has is to act on behalf of the minor in that particular litigation.
Is it illegal to move out of your guadians home into your parents home in georgia if your a 17 year old female?
As a minor you are not allowed to decide for yourself where to live. It's up to the one who have custody and I guess in this case your guardian. You would be considered a runaway and your parents would commit a illegal act if they let you stay with them.
Someone given the authority to act for others?
guardian
Will Maryland extradite back to Indiana for child custody?
Not necessarily, but be advised that there is an interstate compact in effect among all states that they will each enforce the findings of the others child custody orders. Maryland may assist in the return of the child if the Indiana parent has legal custody under the provisions of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act. The Act was drafted in 1997 and has been adopted by 49 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and the US Virgin Islands. Massachusetts has not adopted it as of July, 2011. It was enacted in order to bring the Uniform Child Custody Act into Compliance with the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act and other federal statutes such as the Violence Against Women Act. Any court that has issued a child custody order consistent with the Act has continuing jurisdiction over the case until there is evidence there is no longer a custodial parent in the state. In other words, if the custodial parent continues to reside in the state that issued the custody order, that state retains jurisdiction over the child. This example is a simplification of the provisions in the Act. There are many sections and you can read more at the related link.
What to do when your ex partner takes the kids with no rights?
If you have sole custody then act immediately by calling the police. See discussion at related question link.If you have sole custody then act immediately by calling the police. See discussion at related question link.If you have sole custody then act immediately by calling the police. See discussion at related question link.If you have sole custody then act immediately by calling the police. See discussion at related question link.
What are some reasons that someone would need a child custody lawyer?
The most obvious reason an individual may need to hire a child custody lawyer would be if he or she is the parent of a child who wishes to get or maintain custody during a divorce or other legal case. But child advocates who are not parents can also hire a custody attorney to act in the child's best interest - often the court mandates that this be done, depending on the laws of the jurisdiction.
