Georgia has problems with Guardians ad litem much like other states like Maine and Connecticut. In this article we have from official sources statements that state the obvious regarding the role that Guardians ad litem have.
CBS Atlanta
ATLANTA (CBS ATLANTA) -
A CBS Atlanta News investigation uncovered questionable oversight of court-appointed advocates sworn to protect children.
In Georgia, guardians ad litem are attorneys appointed by judges to determine the best interest of children during contested custody cases, but some parents, attorneys and child development experts question the guardians' expertise and objectivity.
"The mental anguish for my children and me has been huge," said Gracie Ortiz Terrett.
She had asked for a guardian ad litem after a judge limited her custody of her 8- and 10-year-old children to one day a week and every other weekend. But Terret said guardians ad litem Raina Nadler and Jeanney Kutner were far from objective.
Full story: CBSAtlanta
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