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You are here: Home / News / CT: Opinion: Better Oversight Needed For Guardians Ad Litem

CT: Opinion: Better Oversight Needed For Guardians Ad Litem

April 16, 2014

Michelle Cruz - CLT Article

Michelle Cruz, The Connecticut Law Tribune

Recently, criticism of the state’s guardians ad litem have hit an all-time high. GALs are reportedly withdrawing from their cases left and right, while grievances appear to be mounting. Family court, by definition, is charged with high emotions and children, unfortunately, are at the center of the storm. The GAL is supposed to be a beacon in the dark night, illuminating a path so a child can endure the tumultuous waters of a divorce or custody battle.

Unfortunately, that is not always the case. [Read Full Article]

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