Court Appointed Attorney Request

Summary

In Arizona, to request a court-appointed attorney for a child, file a motion in family court detailing the need due to the mothers bipolar disorder and volatile communication. Provide supporting evidence like medical records. Requesting an attorney does not mean the child will testify; the attorney represents the childs best interests. The court will decide based on the case specifics.

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Would requesting an attorney mean the child would testify
In Arizona, requesting a court-appointed attorney for a child does not automatically mean the child will have to testify. The attorney's role is to represent the child's best interests. Whether the child will testify depends on the specifics of the case and the court's decision. Would you like more details on this process?