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CT Court System Has Put GAL Training Sessions on Hold
Connecticut attorneys who would like to add guardian ad litem work to their practices need to undergo training first, but the state hasn't offered it in over two years and no new training sessions are scheduled.
Attorney Tracey Russo, who has an office in Orange, said she would like to be a GAL, and has been trying unsuccessfully to take the required training class for about three years. A GAL represents the interests of children in family court matters, including custody, care, support, education and visitation.
“I think parents are looking for there to be more guardians ad litem to choose from,” Russo said. “I have been trying to do this for years. If you are going to require training, you should have training at reasonable intervals.”
Rhonda Stearley-Hebert, a spokeswoman for the Judicial Branch, said the last time the training program was offered was in the fall of 2013. A subcommittee was established last year to study and recommend the qualifications of GALs, the appointment process and training requirements, she said. No trainings will be scheduled until after the report is received and reviewed by Chief Justice Chase Rogers and any approved recommendations are implemented, according to Stearley-Hebert.
' Michelle Tuccitto Sullo, Connecticut Law Tribune
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