An unanticipated use for the guardian ad litem’s periodic billing statements
October 8, 2010
As part of the private guardian ad litem statute, “[t]he guardian ad litem must submit an itemized billing statement of hours, expenses, costs, and fees
The difference between a guardian investigating and a guardian recommending
October 4, 2010
A few weeks ago I was appointed guardian in a private case. An attorney for one of the parents, who had never worked with me
July 4, 2010
It is my experience that most family law attorneys in South Carolina reflexively file a motion for temporary relief when filing a contested family court
May 23, 2010
The first in a series on Child Protective Services in South Carolina was published in today’s Charleston Post & Courier: State of Abuse. This initial
My expectations for the guardian ad litem
December 17, 2009
Recently I fussed at a guardian of whom I am quite fond. It’s never comfortable to fuss at folks one likes but I come from
Should a guardian ad litem have to “bless” every child custody agreement?
November 14, 2009
When parents seek approval of any agreement that resolves a dispute over a child’s custody, the family court judge looks to the guardian ad litem
November 13, 2009
I have mediated a couple of DSS child abuse and neglect cases recently in which the treatment plan was resolved (that is, everyone agreed what the
Does procedural due process mandate testimony at family court temporary hearings in South Carolina?
August 27, 2009
Our Supreme Court is confused and conflicted on testimony at family court temporary hearings. Rule 21(b), SCRFC (a rule promulgated by the Supreme Court) states, “ [e]vidence
