Rule 1.14. Guardians ad Litem

Category: Rules of The Circuit Court -- Family Division Section: SECTION 1 -- GENERAL PROVISIONS

Guardians ad Litem: 

          A.  Certification by the New Hampshire Guardian ad Litem Board (referred to in this rule as the “Board”) in superior, district and probate courts is encouraged to ensure adequate numbers of guardians ad litem who are qualified to serve in all categories of family division cases.

          B.  At a minimum, persons serving as guardians ad litem in the family division must be Board certified as follows:

                (1)  For appointment in family division cases of divorce, legal separation, parental rights and responsibilities, guardians ad litem must be Board-certified in the superior court.

                (2)  For appointment in family division cases of juvenile delinquency, children in need of services, and

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