Child Advocacy/Juvenile Dependency

Walton Lantaff offers dedicated advocacy in the area of juvenile dependency and child representation, supporting and advocating for the interests of minor children involved in a wide range of family and child welfare proceedings. Our attorneys are frequently appointed to serve as guardians ad litem, independent child advocates, and counsel for children in matters involving custody disputes, high-conflict divorces, paternity actions, and allegations of neglect, abandonment and physical or sexual abuse.  

Cases in this area often involve complex family dynamics, heightened emotional stakes, and competing narratives regarding a child’s safety and well-being. These proceedings are governed by a combination of statutory child welfare frameworks, family law principles, and judicial standards focused on the best interests of the child. Walton Lantaff attorneys play a critical role in evaluating these circumstances, conducting independent investigations, engaging with relevant parties and advocating for informed recommendations that protect the child’s safety, stability, and long-term wellbeing. Some Walton Lantaff lawyers are experienced independent counsel to children when they reach the teenage year and advocate for the older child’s “expressed interests.”

Walton Lantaff remains committed to ensuring that the voice and interests of each child are meaningfully represented in proceedings that shape their future.

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