Out-of-court advocacy is critical in every child welfare legal proceeding. Check out FJI’s Out-of-Court Advocacy Guide
As an attorney for the child or parent, you must be a highly skilled litigator and be willing to use the court process to meet your client’s goals. You must also be skilled in out-of-court advocacy. Out-of-court advocacy encompasses traditional legal work, such as investigating facts, interviewing witnesses, consulting experts, and using discovery. It also goes beyond that traditional work. Find tips and tools in our Out-of-Court Advocacy Guide.