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More Family Law Reforms in the Works
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.
From the sound of it, the family bar might even be more unhappy after the next legislative session, as key lawmakers called this year's action the first step in a larger overhaul of Connecticut's family court system. ' Jay Stapleton, Connecticut Law Tribune
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.
From the sound of it, the family bar might even be more unhappy after the next legislative session, as key lawmakers called this year's action the first step in a larger overhaul of Connecticut's family court system. ' Jay Stapleton, Connecticut Law Tribune
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