can a lawyer question a minor without the parent available in a divorce
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can a lawyer question a minor without the parent available in a divorce
My child is 8 years old and he was appointed a lawyer by the courts and I want to
know if that lawyer can question him without an adult present? or can I have
someone from social services sit in on that?
Asked on November 7, 2017 under Family Law, Alaska
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Generally speaking, the attorney for the child is permitted to question the child alone and without a parent or any other party present. The child has to feel free to be able to speak with his or her lawyer without pressure from a parent sitting in the room. So that the child can tell their attorney anything they want. Good luck.
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