Appendix No. 5
Baldwin's Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated9th Judicial Circuit - Hardin Family Court
KY RHFC App. 5
Appendix No. 5
RESPONSIBILITY OF APPOINTED GUARDIAN AD LITEM
Any attorney appointed Guardian Ad Litem in either a voluntary termination, an involuntary termination, or an adoption case, must be prepared to be available on short notice. Cases of these nature are, by statute, entitled to expedited hearings and it is extremely important that Guardians carry out their functions property and efficiently.
VOLUNTARY TERMINATION
For an underage birth parent:
- Review the pleadings in the case and the applicable statutes to make sure that the case is “in order” for the termination hearing.
- Meet with or speak by phone with the birth parent and/or next of friend prior to the day of the hearing.
For an infant:
- Review the pleadings in the case and the applicable statutes to make sure that the case is “in order” for the termination hearing.
- A brief meeting with the birth parent(s) prior to court on the day of the hearing is recommended.
INVOLUNTARY TERMINATION
For an underage birth parent:
- Review the pleadings in the case and the applicable statutes to make sure that the case is “in order” for the termination hearing.
- Meet with or speak by phone with the birth parent prior to the day of the hearing.
For an infant:
- Review the pleadings in the case and the applicable statutes to make sure that the case is “in order” for the termination hearing.
Credits
HISTORY: Amended effective March 30, 2012. Prior amendments effective April 16, 2009; January 10, 2005.
Hardin Family Court App. 5, KY R HARDIN FAM CT App. 5
Current with amendments received through November 15, 2023. Some rules may be more current, see credits for details.
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