Ask for the names of attorneys from friends, neighbors, family, or business colleagues.
Hourly Rate: An hourly rate can range from $75 to $250 or more per hour. Your attorney should charge a reduced fee per hour for work performed by a paralegal or legal assistant.
The use of ARC counsel is not appropriate in every case. For example, very young children may not be able to express their feelings or desires. In other cases, a child’s wishes may not aligned with what is in that child’s best interest.
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No. An ARC attorney is appointed by the Court to represent the child in usually what is a difficult custody case. As such, the ARC attorney is the child's attorney, and must act as the child directs. This is a difficult job, and one that often puts the ARC attorney at odds with one of the parents.
You really should consult with an Attorney. I do not know the circumstances in your situation and am wondering why the ARC is not representing your son's beliefs. Perhaps, a GAL would be better suited for the situation as they are often utilized in theses types of situations.
Keep in mind that the ARC doesn't represent you son's beliefs, she represents his interests. Sometimes those may align, sometimes they might not.