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Panel approves amendment requiring attorneys as guardians ad litem in many represented custody cases
Summary
The Domestic Relations Business and Probate Law Subcommittee adopted an amendment to House Bill 3,622 that narrows when lay guardians ad litem may serve in private child custody and visitation cases and gave the bill a favorable report 5-0.
The Domestic Relations Business and Probate Law Subcommittee on Thursday adopted an amendment to House Bill 3,622 that would require guardian ad litem appointments in private child custody or visitation cases to be licensed attorneys in many instances and then gave the bill a favorable report.
The bill as introduced would change South Carolina law to require guardian ad litems in private custody or visitation cases generally be licensed attorneys in good standing with the South Carolina bar; currently, both attorneys and qualified laypersons can be appointed. The amendment adopted during the subcommittee meeting permits parties,…
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