Child Attorney Request Guide

Summary

To request an attorney for your child in family court, complete the FL-323 form. Include your childs name, the request for an attorney, and reasons such as conflict of interest with the other parent and concerns about the childs well-being. Mention any allegations of abuse and the importance of representing your childs best interests. Ensure the form is signed and dated. Consider seeking legal advice for further assistance.

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Her name is Makayla Allen. I am requesting she has her own attorney so she can be properly represented in court and that the court adequately understand the best for my daughter.
To request an attorney for your daughter, you should provide specific reasons why you believe she needs her own representation.
- Has there been any conflict of interest between you and the other parent?
- Are there any specific concerns about her well-being or best interests that need to be addressed in court?
These details can strengthen your request.
Yes there has been major conflict my x husband had me illegally arrested for child abduction 2 years ago. I was never formally charged but I lost all rights to my daughter as I was being booked into custody for child abduction. Since then my x husbands girlfriend in abusing my daughter I reported the abused but the physical examination was denied because my ex husband had full physical and legal custody after I was arrested for child abduction. The statutes of limitations has passed for them to file on the child abduction charge and I need my daughter to have a voice in court
It sounds like you need to request a court-appointed attorney for your daughter due to the conflict of interest and concerns about her well-being. You should include the following points in your FL-* form:
- Conflict of interest with the child's father.
- Allegations of abuse by the father's girlfriend.
- Denied physical examination of your daughter.
- Importance of having your daughter's best interests represented in court.
Would you like more assistance on how to fill out the FL-* form or any other legal guidance?
Yes
Sure, here are the steps to complete the FL-* form with your situation:
*. Caption (Top Part):
- Your name, address, and telephone number.
- Attorney for (yourself or left blank if self-represented).
- Superior Court of California, County of Santa Cruz.
- Your case number.
*. Body of the Form:
- Section *: Name of the child (Makayla Allen).
- Section *: State your request for the appointment of a child's attorney.
- Conflict of interest with the child's father.
- Allegations of abuse by the father's girlfriend.
- Denied physical examination of your daughter.
- Importance of having your daughter's best interests represented in court.
- Date and sign the form at the bottom.
Would you like assistance with any other legal documents or court procedures?