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State of Florida Office of Attorney General Ashley Moody |
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County: | Volusia |
Name of Organization: | Guardian Ad Litem Program |
Contact Person: | M. Celine Cannon, Circuit Director |
Address: | 101 Second Street, Suite 8; Halifax Law Ctr. |
City/State/Zip: | Holly Hill, FL 32117 |
Telephone: | (904) 239-6437 | Fax: | (904) 239-6506 |
Type of cases typically handled on pro bono basis: |
Represent children who come into juvenile court dependency system due to allegations of abuse, neglect, or abandonment by their parents. Represent children in family court who are caught in the midst of a custody battle as a result of divorce action. Represent children who are victims of crime or who have been witnesses to crime in Criminal Court. |
Amount of time required per week on average: |
Varies according to type of case. |
Administrative Support Services Offered: |
Clerical: | Yes |
Office space for client interviews: | Yes |
Malpractice insurance protection: | No |
Office equipment: | Yes |
Volunteer Law Clerks for PBI cases: | No |
Other information: |
The Guardian Ad Litem may be teamed with a lay Guardian Ad Litem to help with case investigation. A staff person will also be assigned to assist with case management and to act as a court liaison. |
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