The law which went into effect earlier this month has the Judicial Branch regulate how Guardians ad litem are used. A sliding fee scale was created to help control the costs associated with this role. Please read:
The Connecticut Law Tribune
When the legislature approved a bill that created new standards for guardians ad litem and counsels for minor children earlier this year, the intent was to ease disputes in the family court system.
Under the law that went into effect Oct. 1, the Judicial Branch is now required to more closely regulate how the guardians are used. A sliding fee scale was created in September that is intended to control how much low and moderate-income parents will pay for the services of attorneys and guardians appointed to represent children in divorce and custody cases.
Now the final two requirements of the law have been finalized by the Judicial Branch with the creation of Code of Conduct for guardians ad litem and an informational website page to help inform the public about GAL and other services available for those with family law matters.
According to the Code of Conduct, which is now posted on the Judicial Branch website, guardians ad litem will have 24 new requirements to adhere to. The code requires all guardians ad litem to provide "competant representation," and treat all parties of family court proceedings with "respect, fairness and good faith."
Full story: The Connecticut Law Tribune
The Connecticut Law Tribune
When the legislature approved a bill that created new standards for guardians ad litem and counsels for minor children earlier this year, the intent was to ease disputes in the family court system.
Under the law that went into effect Oct. 1, the Judicial Branch is now required to more closely regulate how the guardians are used. A sliding fee scale was created in September that is intended to control how much low and moderate-income parents will pay for the services of attorneys and guardians appointed to represent children in divorce and custody cases.
Now the final two requirements of the law have been finalized by the Judicial Branch with the creation of Code of Conduct for guardians ad litem and an informational website page to help inform the public about GAL and other services available for those with family law matters.
According to the Code of Conduct, which is now posted on the Judicial Branch website, guardians ad litem will have 24 new requirements to adhere to. The code requires all guardians ad litem to provide "competant representation," and treat all parties of family court proceedings with "respect, fairness and good faith."
Full story: The Connecticut Law Tribune
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