how do u get a child advocate for a child? is it free for the child.?
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In most cases involving minor's counsel, this is an attorney appointed by the Court to represent the child's interests and paid for by the parents.  Unless there is a hotly contested custody hearing, the court usually won't appoint one.  Of course, the exact laws and policies on will vary vary by state.\n\nIf your son wants to come live with you, talk it over with your ex.  You might be able to work something out.  If your ex won't agree, you will need to file a motion for a change of custody and prove to the court that it is in the child's best interest to live with you now.
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/soapbox on\nI don't know what type of case you have, nor any of the particulars, since you failed to list any.  However, your request isn't reasonable.\n\nDo you go into a grocery store and ask them to give you free food?  Do you call a plumber and have him/her come to fix your pipes for free?  Do you expect teachers to teach you or your children without pay?\n\nFree legal advice is often worth what you pay for it: nothing.  An attorney has only his/her time, knowledge and experience to sell.  That is their "product".  When you ask an attorney for free advice, you are taking from their means of earning money.\n\n/soapbox off\n\nMany state and local bar associations offer a reduced cost consultation with an attorney for 30 minutes to an hour, and then if you want to retain the attorney, you may do so and negotiate with him/her over their fee.  I suggest you contact your local or state bar association and see if there is a program such as that available.
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The 11 year old should have a court-appointed guardian ad litem (or advocate) who will be there ONLY for the child. The advocate will review both parents situations & listen to what the child wants to do & WHY the child wants what they want. The Advocate will make recommendations to the judge based on the investigation & will tell the judge what the child wishes to do.
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YES your daughter can depending on your state and her age  either you need to get a lawyer or a child's advocate, your daughter   "Motion  The Court" for what is an "Emancipation" against her father with what your telling me it should be granted, this is what children do, it is another way of being set free from there parents or a parent, go on the Internet and check it out, GOOD LUCK also most people don't need lawyers to do this but you may need one, I am also telling you it would be best that you allow you daughter to do this on her own of course go with her but as far as you going in to the lawyer or court room no the reason are this it is up to her and her choice that way no one will say you made her do this even thought they will anyways, Hallmark made a movie called "into the night about just this" try to get or contact me email and I will help you get the movie very helpful
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I have been dealing with this same situation here in Mason county W.V. I have contacted several Lawyers and not one will take my case because the lawyer say they won't go up against Child Protective Services (C.P.S.)because they say "YOU DON'T BITE THE HAND THAT FEEDS YOU" all the lawyers and the judges and the C.P.S. workers are all in a vicious circle that no one can break, C.P.S. workers get a cash bonus for every child that is removed from their home, and the state gets government funding, for these children, that is why C.P.S. does not want a family member to be able to take the children, because that would make them lose their funding. That is why I say that C.P.S. kidknaps our children and grandchildren and holds them hostage for government funding, that is kind of like the state is selling these children, it is a money making racket, and the state TARGETS people that are not financially able to fight them. when we do try and fight them they just physically and mentally and financially DRAIN us. You might want to contact some support groups for grandparents they can help. Also please check out this web site: www.fightingcps.com   They can tell you what you need to do to try and fight these VULTURES! that just prey on our children. Good Luck! you are going to need it, it is going to be a long and rough battle, a frustrating and confusing time is ahead for you, PLEASE keep fighting don't ever give up the fight, you are not only fighting your battle but you will be fighting for everyone that is going through this terrible, terrible situation that evryone in every state is going through. When this started for us we thought we were alone in this situation, well when I started my research it is happening everywhere, so you are not alone. Please feel free to contact me at anytime at   frustrated_trouble@yahoo.com   I will look forward to hearing from you. Again Good Luck! you are going to need it. It would be a real good thing to try and get a news paper to do your story or maybe even the T.V. news. Please stay in touch. God Be With You
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contact your local human services. they may even be able to assist with low cost or even free daycare.
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As a parent advocating for her child you have many options. Oftentimes, school site administrators and teachers will make you think your options are limited to them but they're dead wrong. As a parent, you have a right to go before your districts superintendent, school board, local newspaper, rally other parents, the PTA, the Civil Rights Board, a personal lawyer, as well as a State Official at the County Office of Education or at the State Office of Education. Again as a parent, whose child represents between $4,000-$10,000 annually to the school in the form of ADA, and as a taxpayer, you have a plethora of options at your disposal. Remember, Always advocate for your child!
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in my state its as simple as contacting an attorney to draw up any legal paper work your X signs the forms stateing that he gives all rights to you , thats it once its final with the courts you can then make arrangements for the adoption process . my sister is in a similar situation , if you where fighting him it would be a completely different story ,he is willing to do this ,, is almost the same as haveing a noncontested devorse, if you both agree then theres nothing to fight over .. call you court house , some states offer a legal aid program ,  and if you qualify thier service could be free , hope it all works out for you
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GO TO THE marchofdimes.com THEY SHOULD BE ABLE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE OR AT LEAST SEND YOU IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. OR DIVISION OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
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I would personally steer clear of support kids unless it is a last ditch effort.  (They will take a very large percent of anything they collect and your local office will do it for free).  Is the support order going through a child support agency?  If not, you could apply for services whether you are the payer or receiver at your county support enforcement agency.  If you already have they will be able to give you the figure you are looking for.
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absolutely. The biggest favor you can do for a child is to challenge them. I think it is important to speak to children as if they are adults. Of course, you still must be sympathetic to their needs and ways of understanding things, but it is important to engage children in as many conversations as possible. Make them think.
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Well you need all the help you can get, for the child's sake. Go down to local legal services and ask for help.
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If this is in relation to the UK... I don't know much about this directly, but my ex-wife is a child-care solicitor who works for a Local Authority as Head of Legal and she is always referring to the Children's Act.  Not sure if that will tell you what you need to know, but it will give you an understanding of the legal framework that works around children in the UK and the obligations and behvaiours you can expect from the relevant agencies.  I think that would be my starting point to dig into this.  I've attached a couple of links to the Act and a related site that might help.  Sorry I can't be of more use, but I hope that gets you going.  :)
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In INDIA\n          1.     no advocate is required. Only, two Witnesses, for each side.   \n         2.    You need to apply with the registrar, one month, before, the date, of registration,\n         3.          A notice will be pasted on Registrar office, calling for objections, if any. \n          4.           The expenses, are minimal. Less than One Thousand.
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Cas in Canada lie.Group homes are privately run. These places get major federal$$$ per child. They answer to no one. If they can hold child for one year "voluntarily" Then they are wards, in until 18.  I have heard of so much abuse of power it staggering. The only possible way for her to get children back is hire lawyer. In a second they stop all the Bull and back down.  All kids I know of in care were bullied by CAS into voluntary custody for 3 months. Back ground checks is an excuse to track down anybody u have ever known and probe and spin things.  Legal Aid covers lawyers for this situation.\n       CAS has no thought of giving kids back, marriage or no marriage. Most likely they will just start talking to everybody who has ever met you. They are free dismiss good things and exaggerate any bit of gossip from any anonymous source .
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well, if your child is over 18, the best way is to just post something on one of those sites where you just look for people. The adoption agency should have told you when you put the child up for adoption whether or not you had the right to contact him/her until they were 18. You can go to the agency and ask too.
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most states will put troubled teens into this program free of charge. you should contact your local children's or social services agency and ask them what needs to be done to have an intervention for your niece