Can you file a complaint against a guardian ad litem?
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Can you file a complaint against a guardian ad litem?
If your GAL is a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), you can file a complaint with the CASA program. You should file a complaint about a Family Court Services worker with the court. You can make a complaint to the County Ombudsman or to the manager of Family Court Services, or the Family Law Department.
What should you not say to guardian ad litem?
Remember- the Guardian ad litem is not your lawyer/therapist/social worker/friend – so don't use your time to “vent” or talk about all the things you don't like about your child's other parent. 2. BE HONEST and LET HER DO HER JOB: The Guardian ad litem doesn't know anything about you or your child.
Does judge go against guardian ad litem?
Guardians ad litem are attorneys, too, but they're trained to deal with kids. The judge doesn't always agree with the GAL, but the judge always recognizes the importance of the guardian ad litem in the proceedings. The GAL has a chance to give a report, question witnesses, and discuss his or her findings in court.
Can a guardian ad litem be fired?
A guardian ad litem will be removed from the case if the court determines it appropriate to do so. A party who wants the guardian removed must file a written motion which states the basis for the requested removal. A copy of the motion must be given to all other parties in the case and to the guardian ad litem.
