Appendix A-2 Responsibility of Appointed Guardian Ad Litem in Termination Proceedings
Baldwin's Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated8th Judicial Circuit - Warren Family Court
KY RWFC App. A-2
Appendix A-2 Responsibility of Appointed Guardian Ad Litem in Termination Proceedings
Any attorney appointed as 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 Guardian ad Litems carry out their functions promptly 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 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 April 4, 2012.
Warren Family Court App. A-2, KY R WARREN FAM CT App. A-2
Current with amendments received through November 15, 2023. Some rules may be more current, see credits for details.
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