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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't think a divorce attorney our a Counsel counts.[/quote]

I couldn't find what you are thinking about?  Do you have a link of the Special Education qualifications a divorce attorney needs to have?  This was all I could find:

4. TRAINING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
Unless waived by the court, an attorney appointed as a Child's Best Interest Attorney, Child's Advocate Attorney, or Child's Privilege Attorney should have [b]completed at least six hours of training[/b] that includes the following topics:
(a) applicable representation guidelines and standards;
(b) children's development, needs, and abilities at different stages;
(c) effectively communicating with children;
(d) preparing and presenting a child's viewpoint, including child testimony and alternatives to direct tes- timony;
(e) recognizing, evaluating, and understanding evidence of child abuse and neglect;
(f) family dynamics and dysfunction, domestic violence, and substance abuse;
(g) recognizing the limitations of attorney expertise and the need for other professional expertise, which may include professionals who can provide information on evaluation, consultation, and testimony on mental health, substance abuse, education, special needs, or other issues; and
(h) available resources for children and families in child custody and child access disputes.
Each court should require attorneys seeking appointments as child counsel to maintain their knowledge of current law and complete a specific amount of additional training over a defined interval.
https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/quote/90/23480431.page

Requirements for Regulation or Credentialing of Advocates.  Currently, [b]there are no federal or state legislative or regulatory guidelines addressing the educational or credentialing requirements for an individual to serve as an Advocate, nor to inform the practice of “special education advocacy.”[/b]  It is, therefore, essential that parents are as informed as possible when selecting a professional Advocate. 
https://www.copaa.org/page/AdvocateTraining[/quote]

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