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Originally Posted by Drolefille
Ok so what you're saying is that CASAs are "determining what's in the best interest of the child" in their opinion and the lawyers are expected to represent this in consideration of the child's wishes since the child is a minor. Sounds like the lawyers are also going to be highly concerned with the best interest of the children.  |
The lawyers do not have to consider advocates' opinions. If a child says he/she wants to return to mom/dad, the lawyer is supposed to try to find ways to make that happen. However, in the case of young children who may not be able to make a decision of that magnitude, the lawyers are supposed to weigh the wishes of the child with the evaluation of case workers and advocates to help come up with a solution that is in favor of their client.