CHILDREN AND THE LAW
...Dependency Petitions
......Legal Representation
.........For Minor
............Duties of Counsel
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Appellate counsel may move to dismiss dependency appeal based on C's best interests, and appellate court may rule on motion, which requires C's or CAPTA GAL's authorization.

Cs did not receive ineffective assistance because their attorney advocated a position contrary to their expressed placement wishes.

Counsel for M has duty to obtain current information on M; County has duty to give timely notice to counsel for minors of any changes in foster placement.

Counsel for M has duty to interview M who is 4 years of age or older.

M’s attorney has great latitude in presenting pertinent information to court so as to assure most appropriate resolution for M.

Proper role of attorney appointed to represent child in former Civil Code section 232 or other custody proceeding.

Attorney for minor not required to advocate minor’s expressed preference to live with parents.