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More Family Law Reforms in the Works

By ljnstaff | Law Journal Newsletters |
July 02, 2014

At press time, a bill that reforms many elements of Connecticut's guardian ad litem (GAL) system was awaiting the signature of Gov. Dannel Malloy. If he signs it, no one will be particularly happy. In late April, the General Assembly approved several measures that will give divorcing parents more say in choosing the person who will represent the interests of their children in custody cases, more advance knowledge of the fees parents will pay and a more direct method for challenging the conduct of a GAL.

But reform advocates believe the measures don't go far enough in protecting their rights. In contrast, members of the legal community say the bill goes too far and will cause attorneys to reconsider whether they want to do GAL work.

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