Sentences with phrase «motions on behalf of the child»

Judges are authorized to appoint child experts to submit reports to the court or file motions on behalf of the child.

These experts may include a court - appointed special advocate who investigates the child's living situation and makes a recommendation; a guardian ad litem who can file motions on behalf of the child and her best interests; or a psychologist who can administer evaluations of the child and her parents.

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Ms Keates was speaking at the TUC Congress in Brighton on behalf of an NASUWT motion highlighting the devastating impact poverty has on the life chances of children and young people.

A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge late last month denied a motion by state officials challenging the soundness of the suit filed by the Washington - based Institute for Justice on behalf of 39 children from low - income families.

IJ quickly mobilized to represent parents who have applied for scholarships for their children and filed a motion to intervene in the case on their behalf, as well as on behalf of the only scholarship - granting organization so far approved by the state to award scholarships.

On a motion for the approval of a settlement made on behalf of a minor, the Court may direct that the material submitted in support of the approval be served on the Children's Lawyer or on the Public Guardian and TrusteOn a motion for the approval of a settlement made on behalf of a minor, the Court may direct that the material submitted in support of the approval be served on the Children's Lawyer or on the Public Guardian and Trusteon behalf of a minor, the Court may direct that the material submitted in support of the approval be served on the Children's Lawyer or on the Public Guardian and Trusteon the Children's Lawyer or on the Public Guardian and Trusteon the Public Guardian and Trustee.