Skilled, Caring Help With Juvenile Court Issues In Tennessee
The Law Office of Lisa Collins Werner represents clients in juvenile court matters in East Tennessee. Juvenile court cases can involve children who are not being treated appropriately by the adults who are responsible for them. Some of those issues are addressed below:
Dependency and neglect (D&N): This is defined as an act, or failure to act, on the part of a parent or caretaker that results in the death, serious physical or emotional harm, or sexual abuse, which places the child in imminent risk of serious harm. When these issues arise the Juvenile Court will appoint or order the assistance of a Guardian ad Litem. A Guardian ad Litem is an attorney for a minor child or children. It is their job to advocate for what is in the child’s or children’s best interests.
Custody Determination And Paternity: In order for a father to have rights to a child, paternity must be established. The earlier paternity can be established, the better for everyone involved. Custody in this state is also determined by what is best for the child.
Termination of parental rights: If the dependency and neglect issues are not resolved correctly, the parents’ rights may be terminated. This can be done voluntarily or involuntarily. Courts and judges make decisions about terminating parental rights based on a variety of factors. Birth parents’ rights must be terminated before a child can be adopted.
Juvenile court matters are very serious because they typically deal with issues involving abuse to children. In Knoxville and surrounding areas, look no further than attorney Lisa Collins Werner. Our lawyer brings more than 30 years of legal experience to each case, and she has earned a reputation for serving clients with compassion and achieving efficient, favorable results. She has helped many others to secure their family’s future, and she is ready to help you, too.
Contact The Firm Today To Learn More
Based in Knoxville, our firm serves clients throughout East Tennessee. To schedule your initial phone consultation, call us at 865-973-9286 or reach out online.