Changes coming to the guardian ad litem system in child care proceedings

Current system Guardians ad litem are judge-appointed representatives, who communicate the wishes and interests of children to the court in child care proceedings. Guardians also make recommendations to the court about the care plan. Under the current system, guardians are appointed on an ad hoc basis where the judge decides when they are necessary and …

How do I become a legal guardian of my grandchild?

How do I become a legal guardian of my grandchild? Guardianship of a child may seem relatively straightforward. A child’s birth mother is automatically the guardian of that child upon his or her birth, and the law governing the guardianship rights of fathers was updated in 2015 to reflect the growing number of couples who …