Yes, a foster child can hire their own attorney, but it typically requires approval from the court or their guardian. Many foster children may not have the financial means to do so, as legal representation can be costly. In such cases, they may be eligible for free or low-cost legal services through legal aid organizations or public defenders. Additionally, in some jurisdictions, the court may appoint an attorney to represent the child's best interests.
No, in most case a 16 year old cannot hire their own attorney without the consent of their parent. This is unless the law of the state that the child is living in, dictates otherwise.
Yes. If the father died intestate, without a will, and the relationship can be proven the child is entitled to inherit under the state laws of intestacy. However, the child must make a timely claim through the court if their existence is unknown to the administrator of the estate. You should consult with an attorney who can review your situation and explain your rights. You can read the law at the related link.
They do not pay the estate attorney's fees, the estate does. If they hire their own attorney, yes, they have to pay them.
A beneficiary can hire and pay their own attorney to represent their own interests but they cannot alone hire the attorney for the estate. The court appointed executor or the court appointed administrator will have the authority to hire an attorney to handle the estate.If there is no will any qualified person under state law can file a petition for appointment as the administrator. Qualified persons are generally a spouse, child or any other person who is an heir at law under the state laws of intestacy. A creditor can petition for appointment as administrator. The court appointed administrator can hire an attorney to handle the estate and pay the cost from the estate.
That would be your own if you adopt a foster child.
yes this is a felony, how ever child support enforcement uses there own discression to prosecute this behavior. most of the time u will need to hire a private attorney to prosecute.
The child would need to do so with the consent of, and with, her custodial parent. A child cannot consult with an attorney on their own.
as the saying goes "Only a fool will hire himself as an attorney"! No, you cannot get attorney 's fees unless you are a licenced attorney representing a client other than your self!!!
You would need to hire a private child support collection agency at your own expense. You can read more about it at the related link.You would need to hire a private child support collection agency at your own expense. You can read more about it at the related link.You would need to hire a private child support collection agency at your own expense. You can read more about it at the related link.You would need to hire a private child support collection agency at your own expense. You can read more about it at the related link.
There are many reasons why somebody would be in a foster home. Each child in a foster home has their own story about how and why they are in foster care.
You need to decide what you want to do with the property and hire an attorney to take care of it for you. You need to hire an attorney who specializes in probate law and real estate law in the jurisdiction where the land is located.
Generally the requirement is inability to hire one's own attorney. The court will appoint an attorney from a pool of public defenders to handle your case.