13th Judicial Circuit - Local Rule 22

22. Appointment of Guardian ad Litem

A. Guardian ad litem may be appointed for any minor, if it appears to the court that the best interests of the minor require such appointment.

B. The guardian ad litem so appointed shall be an attorney licensed to practice law in this state in a proceeding governed by the Uniform Child Custody Act. No person shall be appointed as guardian ad litem in a juvenile division proceeding without first qualifying pursuant to the guardian ad litem standards adopted by this court. Guardian ad litem standards may be obtained from the circuit clerk.

C. A guardian ad litem who has served in a juvenile's case in the Family Court Division within the preceding year shall also be appointed to that minor's guardianship case.

D. The guardian ad litem shall be allowed a reasonable fee for his or her services.

Note: Paragraph C above was added to this rule by the Court En Banc on April 5, 2011. Paragraph D above was formerly Paragraph C.