Business Details
Child Advocacy Legal Services in Kansas
At My Child Advocate, we are dedicated to ensuring every child's voice is heard in legal matters that affect their lives. Founded on principles of trust and understanding, our child and family law center specializes in providing affordable, child-centered legal and case management services. With over a decade of experience, our team of attorneys and case managers has served hundreds of families, offering Guardian ad Litem representation and conflict resolution strategies tailored to each family's unique needs. We prioritize the well-being of children in custody disputes, working closely with courts and families to stabilize situations and protect children's best interests. Our services include legal representation in child in need of care cases, paternity determinations, post-divorce custody modifications, and adoption proceedings.We also provide alternative dispute resolution options like mediation and parent coordination to reduce conflict and prevent litigation. Our team combines specialized expertise in family law with a deep commitment to ethical standards, ensuring transparent communication and reliable support throughout the legal process. Recognized for our compassionate approach, we offer child-focused and child-inclusive mediation techniques that incorporate children's perspectives without placing them in the middle of disputes. As a trusted legal resource in Johnson County, Kansas, we maintain affiliations with local and national child advocacy organizations to enhance our service quality. Our mission remains unwavering: to return focus to the child in every case we handle.
Services
Guardian ad Litem
Case Management
Child Custody Mediation
Paternity Determination
Adoption Services
Parent Coordination
Conciliation Services
Child in Need of Care
Post-Divorce Custody
Third Party Visitation
Highlights and features
- We specialize in child-centered legal representation with over a decade of advocacy experience
- Our team includes a certified child-focused mediator with specialized training in family law
- We offer unique child-inclusive mediation techniques grounded in international best practices
- Our case managers have resolved disputes in hundreds of high-conflict family law cases
- We maintain affiliations with national child advocacy organizations for enhanced service quality
Services
Guardian ad Litem
Our Guardian ad Litem services provide independent legal representation for children in court proceedings. We conduct thorough investigations, advocate for children's best interests, and make evidence-based recommendations to the court. This service helps ensure children's needs remain central in custody disputes, abuse/neglect cases, and other family law matters where their voice needs representation.
Case Management
Our case management services address high-conflict family law disputes through structured problem-solving. We facilitate communication between parties, develop parenting plans, and provide court recommendations when agreements can't be reached. This service helps reduce litigation while maintaining focus on children's well-being in contentious custody situations.
Child Custody Mediation
We offer specialized child-focused and child-inclusive mediation approaches for custody disputes. Our certified mediators help parents create parenting plans that prioritize children's emotional needs while respecting parental rights. These evidence-based techniques incorporate children's perspectives when appropriate to foster long-term co-parenting solutions.
Adoption Services
Our adoption services cover various types including stepparent, adult, and independent adoptions. We guide clients through legal requirements, prepare necessary documentation, and represent clients in court proceedings. This service creates legally recognized parent-child relationships while ensuring all parties' rights and interests are protected throughout the adoption process.
Parent Coordination
As court-appointed parent coordinators, we help implement parenting plans and resolve ongoing disputes. We facilitate communication between parents, clarify custody arrangements, and provide structured guidance for co-parenting challenges. This service aims to reduce conflict and litigation while maintaining consistent parenting standards for children's stability.
People
Trina A. Nudson
Senior Attorney
Trina Nudson, J.D., LBSW combines legal expertise with social work experience to advocate for children's rights. With over 15 years in family law, she founded The Layne Project in 2008 after eight years in social work. Her unique background enables comprehensive child-centered legal representation and innovative mediation approaches.
Amy Piccini
Executive Assistant
Amy Piccini manages administrative operations with a focus on client support. Holding a Justice Studies degree from Pittsburg State University, she brings organizational expertise to our legal team. Her commitment to helping others ensures smooth case management and client communication processes since joining in 2017.
Autumn Collins
Legal Administrative Assistant / Paralegal
Autumn Collins provides paralegal support with an associate's degree in Paralegal Studies. Originally from Tulsa, she combines legal expertise with personal experience in family matters. Her attention to detail and organizational skills contribute to effective case management and client support since graduating in 2022.
Questions
What is a Guardian ad Litem?
A Guardian ad Litem (GAL) is a court-appointed attorney who advocates for a child's best interests in legal proceedings, conducting independent investigations and making recommendations to the court.
How does case management work?
Case management involves a neutral third party helping resolve child-related disputes through structured communication, reducing conflict and preventing litigation while making court recommendations when necessary.
What types of mediation do you offer?
We offer child-focused mediation (prioritizing child well-being) and child-inclusive mediation (directly incorporating children's perspectives with parental consent) for family law disputes.
Do you handle adoption cases?
Yes, we handle various adoptions including stepparent, adult, and independent adoptions, providing legal guidance for creating formal parent-child relationships.
What is a Child in Need of Care case?
A Child in Need of Care (CINC) case addresses situations where a child's physical, mental, or emotional needs aren't being met, potentially requiring temporary custody changes for the child's safety.
