It is "vital" that advocates who represent the interests of vulnerable children in complex court cases remain independent of Government control, the chair of a group representing Guardians ad litem ...

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For want of $25,000, a popular pro bono program that protects low-income children in contested custody cases was almost lost. For want of $25,000, a popular pro bono program that protects low-income ...

In Metro Atlanta’s family courts, one mom says a single recommendation from a court-appointed child advocate flipped her life ...

Chief Justice Debra Hembree Lambert looks at her remarks after her swearing-in on April 15, 2025 in the Supreme Court courtroom at the Capitol. She is the first woman chief justice in Kentucky and is ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A Guardian ad Litem acts as a neutral advocate for children in family court, between mothers and fathers fighting for custody. In the premiere episode of the new podcast Live ...

As the holiday season approaches, the Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program is encouraging residents to make a difference in the lives of children by becoming volunteer advocates. The program, ...

Lehigh County’s fiscal watchdog says the guardian ad litem program, which assigns overseers to protect children in custody and dependency cases, needs better standards to assure it’s working fairly ...

Some parents say guardians ad litem are influencing custody disputes with little oversight or accountability. Now a metro mom ...