Court Appointed Special Advocate/GAL
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Case Law Updates
Synopses of published decisions of the Indiana Supreme Court and the Indiana Courts of Appeals containing discussions of children’s legal issues. In the synopses, the holdings deemed significant to the topic of CASA/GAL are in bold type. These updates do not substitute for a thorough review of the case law on the topic and the individual opinions by a licensed Indiana attorney.
Tips for Success in Working with the Guardian ad Litem
This Article, which was presented at the Tenth Annual Solo & Small Firm Conference of the Indiana State Bar Association, provides substantive law and practice tips for Indiana lawyers who are working with the Guardian ad Litem in divorce, paternity, adoption, and guardianship cases.
2010 Children's Safety in Permanency Planning
This article explains how Indiana paternity dissolution, and guardianship/third party custodianship law affect children's safety in permanency planning for CHINS.
Legal Questions and Answers for GAL
This paper provides answers to frequently asked legal questions on GAL/CASA, CHINS Termination of the Parent-Child Relationship, and Adoption.
Evidentiary Issues in Parenting Time Cases This September 2009 paper discusses evidence issues which are relevant in proving why parenting time should be limited, supervised, or denied.
Indiana Law Regarding Abused/Neglected Children
This June 2009 article is a brief description of Indiana CHINS law for the general public. It includes statutory changes effective July 1, 2009.
Dissolution of Marriage in Guardian ad Litem Practice
This August 2008 paper discusses the roles and duties of CASA/GALs in dissolution of marriage cases. Statutes, case law, and practice suggestions are included.
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