Supreme Court Changes Rule for Appointment of GALs in Abuse/Neglect Cases

Posted on December 4, 2009 by J. Benjamin Stevens

The South Carolina Supreme Court issued an Order on November 20, 2009, that eliminates the appointment of attorneys to serve as Guardians ad Litem (GALs) pursuant to Rule 608 in abuse / neglect cases brought by the Department of Social Services in the Family Court, effective July 1, 2010.  Attorneys appointed prior to the amendment will continue to serve until they are relieved under the rules or until the matters have been properly concluded.  The complete text of the Court's order can be found here.

 

 

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Elizabeth - May 25, 2010 7:01 PM

I have recently been involved in a child custody case that has absolutely baffled me. By reading the guidelines for a guardian ad litem, I know the GAL did not follow the guidelines, even when asked to. What steps do I need to take in order for this guardian to not have the right to charge for services they did not fully complete?

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