A minor GAL is an attorney appointed by the court to represent a child’s best interests in a legal case. CVLS is looking for firms interested in hosting a future training for attorneys who want to serve in this important role. Contact Debi Martin at dmartin@cvls.org to learn more.
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This training offers licensed attorneys essential skills and potential challenges when serving as pro bono GALs for children through CVLS, requiring no prior experience.
This training offers licensed attorneys essential skills and potential challenges when serving as pro bono GALs for children through CVLS, requiring no prior experience.
Guardian ad Litem (GAL) for Minors training will cover the skills required to be a successful GAL for a minor as well as the issues that may come up during the case. This training is for licensed attorneys interested in working as pro bono Guardians ad Litem for children through CVLS. No prior experience is necessary.
This presentation will share information in English on the three forms of guardianship in the state of Illinois, and how immigrant parents can utilize the Illinois statutory short term guardianship form to create an emergency care plan for their children in the event of the parents’ detention or deportation. Templates, resources, and instructional videos in Spanish and English will also be shared with participants.
Seminar: Emergency Guardianship Plans for Immigrant Families Read More »
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County is hosting a Know Your Rights & Be Prepared virtual town hall meeting. This will include information regarding guardianship, power of attorney, deed for property transfer and more!
Know Your Rights & Be Prepared Virtual Town Hall Read More »
Join seasoned Probate Litigator Steve Raminiak as he teaches laws, procedures and best practices relating to Guardianship Inventories and Accounts in Cook County.
Inventories and Accounts for Minors & Disabled Persons Read More »
This training offers licensed attorneys essential skills and potential challenges when serving as pro bono GALs for children through CVLS, requiring no prior experience.
This training offers licensed attorneys essential skills and potential challenges when serving as pro bono GALs for children through CVLS, requiring no prior experience.
Join seasoned Probate Litigator Steve Raminiak as he teaches laws, procedures and best practices relating to Guardianship Inventories and Accounts in Cook County.
Seminar: Inventories and Accounts for Minors & Disabled Persons Read More »