In re L.I. and H.D.K.: NACC and other legal services organizations filed an amicus brief arguing that parents’ counsel should be appointed upon the filing of a petition for custody or family supervision.
In re J.F. and J.A.F.: NACC joined an amicus brief arguing that a child is entitled to independent counsel in abuse, neglect, and TPR cases in which the child’s wishes differ from the recommendations of the GAL.
Nicole K., by Next Friend Linda R., et al. v. Terry J. Stigdon, Director, Indiana Department of Child Services, et al.: NACC joined an amicus brief requesting that the United States Supreme Court review the Seventh Circuit’s decision to abstain from hearing a federal case challenging the denial of legal counsel in Indiana dependency proceedings.
In re Adoption of M.M.F. & In re Adoption of Y.E.F.: NACC joined an amicus brief supporting indigent parents’ right to counsel in Ohio private adoption cases.
In re J.F. and J.A.F.: NACC joined legal services organizations in filing an amicus brief urging the Ohio Supreme Court to clarify a child’s right to independent counsel in abuse, neglect, or TPR cases and the standard for appointment of counsel.
In re: T.S. and E.S.: NACC signed on to an amicus brief advocating for the appointment of independent legal counsel, instead of dual-role representation by a GAL, for children in contested TPR proceedings in Pennsylvania.
In re the Dependency of K.P.T.: NACC and other children’s rights organizations filed an amicus brief seeking the appointment of independent counsel for children in Washington dependency proceedings.
In re R.L.-R.: NACC joined an amicus brief to uphold a Floridian child’s right to confidential communications with their counsel and the right to assert attorney-client privilege.
