CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Custody and Visitation
......Attorney for Children
.........Appointment of
............Statutory Authority
 10 Cards On This Topic:
  • Court may appoint counsel for child. Parties pay fee for services in proportion determined by court.
  • Factors to consider before appointing attorneys for children.
  • People who may request that an attorney for children be appointed.
  • Contents of Orders appointing attorneys for children.
  • Panel of counsel eligible for appointment; appointment of attorneys not on panel
    Cal. Rules of Court, rule 5.240
  • Probation officer or domestic relations investigator may recommend that counsel for child be appointed.
  • Termination of appointment of attorneys for children.
  • Qualifications, training and experience of attorneys for children.
  • Court appointed mediator may recommend that counsel for child be appointed.
  • Appointment of counsel for minor in proceedings to declare minor free of parent's custody and control.


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