The below article pretty much contradicts several previous articles that have appeared in the CT Law Tribune and elsewhere stating the GALs were refusing to take on these cases because they are terrified of rabid family court reformers. Clearly, those reports were greatly exaggerated if not false, or there are so many highly qualified and greedy individuals ready to replace the ones who leave the field that it hardly matters. Be that as it may, see below:
MICHELLE TUCCITTO SULLO of The CT Law Tribune reports as follows:
"Any attorneys who would like to add guardian ad litem work to their practice need to undergo training first, but the state hasn't offered it in two years and no new trainings 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..."
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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..."
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http://www.ctlawtribune.com/id=1202743088535/Court-System-Puts-Guardian-Ad-Litem-Training-Sessions-on-Hold#ixzz3t0r7roKB