Task force hears concerns about guardian ad litem fees, enforcement and access in Cook County
Cook County task force was briefed on guardian ad litem (GAL) roles, appointment rules and training, and heard public testimony claiming people have been jailed over unpaid GAL fees; presenters said statutory rules limit court discretion on fee structure and outlined grievance and waiver processes.
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Anna Cholmonde, a senior domestic-division attorney with the Office of the Chief Judge, told the Cook County Domestic Violence Task Force that guardians ad litem (GALs), child representatives and attorneys for children are appointed under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act and subject to local rule requirements and training standards.
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