When a family dispute goes to court–because of parental violence or abuse, a divorce or custody dispute, child-support needs or foster care–the children involved often need an advocate of their own, a friend in court. This friend often comes from the national Court Appointed Special Advocates program, known as CASA. The court works with a lawyer specializing in family matters, and assigns a …

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