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Term Definition Attorney for the Children - A court-ordered attorney who represents the stated wishes of the child(ren).
Application in Divorce Unlike the guardian ad litem, who substitutes his or her judgment for the children’s, an attorney for the child(ren) must promote the wishes of the child(ren).

In the case of very young judgment when, for example, protecting the children from a predatory parent.

Any child who desires to or who is required to by the court to express his or her wishes should be represented by an attorney.

Compare Guardian ad litem.