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C6.5 Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem

Legal Authority

Introduction

​​​​​​​​​The court appoints a guardian ad litem (GAL) to represent the best interests of the child.​​

Practice Guidance

Procedure

​The SSW cooperates with the GAL, as appropriate, to include:

  1. Access to requested information printed from the electronic case file, except for referral source, and privileged attorney-client material. GAL may retain copies from the file​;
  2. Access to the child by arranging:
    1. Private meetings with the child if requested by the GAL; and
    2. Transportation for the child to meet with the GAL.
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​Related Information

  • The GAL may bill the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (Cabinet/CHFS) for services provided; however, the fee is not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500), and it is paid through the Finance and Administration Cabinet.


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Documents

Revisions

​11/​2025

  1. Access to requested information printed from the electronic file, except for referral source, and privileged attorney-client material.  GAL may retain copies from the file.​the case record of the child, except for privileged attorney-client material, as well as copies from the file;