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Does my daughter need her own lawyer to speak on her behalf?

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We've been going to court and continues, and continues. She is 13. Hes not on the birth certificate, has never paid child support. He's tried going to school without my consent and taking her out. He's never been on any emergency forms, He stalks my home. I've been stabbed by his girlfriend. Domestic violence. My 15 year old is traumaTized. Our sister live next door to each other. Restarting orders, police constantly called, fights ,argument, vulgar language,it's toxic! Our parents have got involved same outcome! My daughter has been in multiple therapists. Court orders and on my own. Shes empathize that she would hurt herself. I've brought it up to him,judge,and my lawyer. He said he doesn't represent her! So what are her outcomes? She going to 8th grade and needs to focus on HER future!

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Peggy Raddatz ·
You can ask the court to have a lawyer appointed to represent your daughter. Most importantly she needs counseling ASAP. I'm not sure why you are in court but after 13 years if he isn't acknowledged as the father then why would you still be in court? You need to sit down with your own lawyer and discuss these urgent matters. If you are paying a lawyer to represent you you should not have to seek help on the Internet .
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Michael Scott SchiffmanFamily Law AttorneyHinsdale, IL ·
Since yo are already represented by a lawyer, these are issue you will need to discuss with your attorney. The Court has the authority to appoint a Child Representative or a Guardian ad Litem to represent the interests of your daughter - but, such an appointment is entirely up to the judge, unless both you and the father can agree to such an appointment. Again, discuss with your attorney.
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Brett Williamson ·
I would contact your attorney and discuss these issues with him or her immediately. If he or she is not capable of answering this question for you, then I would seek new counsel. You can seek to have a Guardian Ad Litem or a Child Representative appointed. There are differences in the way both can represent your daughter and what they are obligated to do in court.
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