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Parent’s Attorney

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an attorney who represents your parents, but not necessarily you.

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in child-friendly language, in child-client-context

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Each parent or guardian gets their own attorney. That attorney makes sure the parent’s side is heard by the judge in court and helps the parent understand the best choices for their family.

Other pages to check out

The Legal Process

My rights – Family Court

Resources

I’m a Parent – Legal Process

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