ethics presentation pp final 2 - new mexico state...

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Learning Objective:

The non-attorney participant will be able to...   Identify possible legal complications arising for a family, even outside of the Children’s Code.   Tell family members when to speak to the appropriate legal representative.   Help family members identify possible resources.

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Hit “A” if you agree, Hit “B” if you disagree:

The RA has an obligation to meet all of a client’s legal needs.

Hit “A” if you agree, Hit “B” if you disagree:

The YA has an obligation to ensure that all of a client’s legal needs are met.

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Hit “A” if you agree, Hit “B” if you disagree:

The GAL has an obligation to ensure that all of a client’s legal needs are met.

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Case Sample #2:  The children are with a relative

foster parent.  Mother privately told her attorney

that Father beats her up when intoxicated.

 Mother wants to leave Father but is scared.

 The foster parent told the PPW that sometimes Father is intoxicated at visits in the foster home.

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