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Serving Children as a Guardian Ad Litem

Dedicated Attorney Acting as a Guardian Ad Litem to Children Throughout Western Connecticut

Childhood is finite. Every day matters. Any delay in resolving a legal dispute that affects the best interests of a child is precious time lost. You can't go back. The day has been lost.

That is precisely why guardian ad litems are so important. They are zealous advocates who are dedicated to protecting a child's best interests and enforcing their rights. Family law attorney Barrie L. Goldstein is a compassionate guardian ad litem who effectively represents children in legal proceedings involving:

"Serving as a Guardian Ad Litem makes my heart sing. I enjoy representing children."
~ Attorney Barrie L. Goldstein

Thorough Investigation of Children's Best Interests

Ms. Goldstein thoroughly investigates each child's situation. In fact, she remains in constant contact with both the child and all relevant professionals, including social workers, teachers, doctors and psychologists.

No child should be stuck in the court system. Ms. Goldstein will always push for the evaluations that are needed to keep the process moving, no matter how complex the case.

Making Children Comfortable

Ms. Goldstein's experience as a Legal Aid attorney has made her sensitive to what children need during this tough time. While interviewing children, she often uses open-ended questions and employs other techniques designed to make children feel more comfortable.

A First Rate Guardian Ad Litem

From directing special litigation for foster children at New York City's Legal Aid Society to comforting children throughout her representation, lawyer Barrie L. Goldstein puts her heart and soul into her work as a guardian ad litem.

Her smaller case-load, upon which she insists,  enables her to focus her complete attention on a child. She believes that the services she renders for children are just as important as — if not more important than — the services that she renders for her regular clients.

Contact a Compassionate Guardian Ad Litem

Reach our law office locally at 860-946-4855, toll free at 866-604-3865, or contact us online.

Recent Developments

Conde v. Town of Sharon: update. On behalf of a landowner, Attorney Barrie Goldstein has appealed the ruling of the federal district court. She stated that “private property is sacred and must be protected by due process from governmental overreaching.” A federal district court judge recently held that a landowner was not entitled to due process when the Town of Sharon refused to allow the construction of a gate.