child lawyer

In scenarios that involve the Family Court which involve a child, in addition to any family lawyer, who may be representing the parents or other individuals, the court may rule that an independent children’s lawyer should be appointed.

An independent children’s lawyer (or ICL for short) has the main responsibilities to act on behalf of the child, and as with any situation that reaches the Family Court, to ensure that the best interests of the child are being upheld and represented.

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