Child Rights Lawyer

A child rights lawyer has specific legal expertise in issues related to the rights of children. The idea of child's rights may encompass a broad range of legal and moral issues, and a child rights lawyer may specialize in one or a few related matters, or may have legal experience in a wide range of areas. Child rights are especially important with regard to divorce and custody agreements, and therefore many attorneys specialize in ensuring special protection and care for children under the law as it relates to home and family. A child rights lawyer may also deal with cases involving juvenile delinquency, education, health care and advocacy, disabled children, child abuse and neglect, and children in prison or in state care.

Fast Facts

  • The United Nations' 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child was the first legally binding international instrument to incorporate the full range of human rights for children.
  • A ""child"" is generally considered anyone below the age of 18 years.

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  • Mother Visitation Rights

    As a general rule, parents are presumed to be fit to care for their children.  In theory, they know what is be...
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  • Custodial Parent Rights

    Parents have rights with respect to their children, regardless of who has custody.  Both the father's custody ...
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  • Grandparent Visitation Rights

    Grandparents usually have a special relationship with their grandchildren.  However, in some cases, grandparen...
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  • Child Custody: Filing, Modifying and Visitation Rights

    This guide may assist in answering questions you may have regarding Child Custody and Visitation.  We encourag...
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  • Child Visitation Rights

    If you are a parent and you are not currently with your child’s other parent, determining visitation rights ea...
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