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When the Village Raises the Child: Representing the Nonparent Client
Wednesday September 2, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Grand Salons DE
This session will delve into the intricacies of representing nonparents caring for children. The two common topics discussed will be Nonparent Authorization Agreements (NPAAs) and Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (SAPCRs). Legal aid attorneys commonly receive requests from grandparents, aunts and uncles, adult siblings, and other relatives requesting legal assistance after they experience roadblocks while caring for a child. NPAAs are a common “kincare” (kinship care) tool used in Texas, but SAPCRs may also be an option. Knowing the differences between and the requirements of both allows attorneys to better evaluate their nonparent clients’ cases.
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avatar for Stephanie R. Medellin

Stephanie R. Medellin

Family Clinic Staff Attorney, St. Mary's Center for Legal and Social Justice
Stephanie Medellin is the staff attorney for the Family Law Clinic at the Center for Legal and Social Justice at St. Mary’s University School of Law. Stephanie represents clients in divorce, adoption, name change, and probate cases in court. She also co-teaches clinic seminar... Read More →
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Wednesday September 2, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Grand Salons DE
  Family Law

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