New Guardian Ad Litem Changes Coming to Ohio
Did you know the Supreme Court of Ohio Added New Amendments to Guardians ad Litem? New Changes, Requirements and Redefinitions Explained
As of January 1, 2021, the Supreme Court of Ohio added new amendments regarding Guardians ad Litem, or GALs, including a redefinition of the responsibilities for those appointed as GALs, new training requirements, as well as the penalties for unauthorized disclosure of GAL reports once they are complete.
It is important for attorneys in Ohio appointed as Guardians ad Litem to know and understand the changes made at the beginning of this year.
A Refresher
A “Guardian ad Litem” (GAL) is an individual who is appointed by the court to assist with determining the best interest of the child in domestic relations and juvenile cases. This person is usually an attorney (though in the state of Ohio this is not a requirement) who represents only the child and no other parties involved.
It is the job of the GAL to conduct a thorough investigation on behalf of the child they are representing. In a previous post from September of 2018, “Blast From The Past”: The Role and Functions … Read More... “Updated Guardian Ad Litem Rules in Ohio”