Inventories and Accounts for Minors & Disabled Persons
Join seasoned Probate Litigator Steve Raminiak as he teaches laws, procedures and best practices relating to Guardianship Inventories and Accounts in Cook County.
Minor GAL Training
Debi Martin, Supervising Attorney for the Guardian ad Litem (GAL) for Minors program, 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.
Minor GAL Training
Debi Martin, Supervising Attorney for the Guardian ad Litem (GAL) for Minors program, 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.
Adult Guardian Ad LItem Training
Many tenants with an eviction in their background struggle to find affordable, quality housing. Landlords often refuse to rent to anyone with an eviction filing on their record. These eviction cases are often years old and offer no insight to the quality of the tenant today. A recent amendment to the Eviction Act makes it easier to seal old eviction files.
Tricks of the Trade: Best Practices for Attorneys Representing Children
In this moderated panel discussion, a small group of professionals from the worlds of family law and mental health services (including court-ordered therapies) will discuss the process of becoming a Child Representative/Guardian Ad Litem.