Cardozo Public Law, Policy and Ethics Journal
Abstract
The article argues that lawyers representing children in abuse and neglect proceedings should act as traditional advocates, respecting the child's autonomy and adhering to ethical standards, rather than adopting a paternalistic role akin to a guardian ad litem. This approach ensures that children's voices are heard and their legal rights are protected.
Disciplines
Constitutional Law | Law | Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility | Legal Profession
Recommended Citation
Suparna Malempati,
Ethics, Advocacy, and the Child Client,
12
Cardozo Pub. L. Pol’y & Ethics J.
633
(2014).
Available at:
https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cplpej/vol12/iss3/3
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