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Family,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Sep. 12, 2024

Understanding the role of minor's counsel in family law cases

In family law, minor's counsel represents the child's best interests in custody disputes. Contrary to misconceptions, they don't represent parents' interests or force children to choose sides. Instead, they advocate for the child's rights and well-being, ensuring the court understands the child's needs fully.

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When I began working as a family law attorney in 2007, I quickly decided to move from litigation to mediation and collaborative law in an effort to promote healing for those involved in these complex and difficult matters.

I soon noticed that the most unfortunate victims in the family law system were the children who were being dragged through lit...

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