Civil RTC News

All about the children’s right to counsel in PA TPR cases

Children have a right to client-directed counsel in termination of parental rights cases, although the child's GAL can sometimes play this role.

Arbitrator may appoint attorney for child

Arbitrator of family law matter may appoint an attorney, GAL, or other representative for a child.

SB506

HB6696

Authorizing AG to make grants for state/local eviction RTC

SB3463

Authorizing AG to make grants for state/local eviction RTC

HB779

Codifying recent Haw. Sup. Ct. decisions to require appointed counsel for indigent "legal parents" in abuse and termination of parental rights matters

HB829

Codifying recent Haw. Sup. Ct. decisions to require appointed counsel for indigent "legal parents" in abuse and termination of parental rights matters

HB1154

Expanding reasons for which someone can pursue emergency guard. of an adult, the appointment of which triggers the discretionary appointment of counsel.

HB1291

If the court finds that a child in foster care may have suffered an injury, it may appoint counsel to represent the child in regards to the injury.

HB1440

Requires counsel for minors in guardianship matters if certain factors are met; Strengthens the right to counsel for adults in guardianship and conservatorship cases.

SB399

Providing a right to counsel to minors seeking emancipation if the court finds it necessary

SB411

Codifying recent Haw. Sup. Ct. decisions to require appointed counsel for indigent "legal parents" in abuse and termination of parental rights matters