Juvenile LAw
Juvenile law is a specialty that deals with the well-being and/or actions of individuals who are not yet adults. In Georgia, any person under the age of 17 is considered a minor or juvenile.
Dependency
Dependency actions are extremely important court proceeding that can often lead to a parent having their rights terminated and must be handled with great attention. Attorney Morris-Stokes is experienced handling dependency cases in Juvenile Court and dealing with the Department of Family and Children Services (DFAC) and Department of Children and Families (DCF).
Guardian ad Litem
A Guardian ad Litem (GAL) is a lawyer for the minor child and works in the best interests of the child. The GAL is an attorney appointed by the court to investigate a case and report its findings and recommendations to the court. Attorney Morris-Stokes works with Case Managers, Department of Family and Children, conduct home visits and makes recommendations to the Court based upon the best interests of the child.
Delinquency
Juvenile delinquency law pertains to minors under the age of 17 who commit criminal acts. Juvenile delinquency crimes often include theft, property crimes, assault and battery, drug offenses, and/or weapon charges. Because of their age, when charged as a minor, the child will not have a permanent record when he or she is an adult.