Guardians Ad Litem- How They Work & How to Get Appointed
Category: Materials
Member Price: $24
Non-Member Price: $30
Areas of Law: For All Attorneys
Featured Speaker
Moderator
- Hon. Margaret M. McVeigh, PJCh (Ret.)
- Demarco & Demarco
Presenters
- Hon. James J. DeLuca, J.S.C. (Ret.)
- Harwood Lloyd, LLC
- Hon. Robert T. Lougy, A.J.S.C.
- Mercer County Civil Courts Building
- Shawna A. Brown, Esq.
- Mandelbaum Barrett PC, Roseland
- Lori M. McNeely, Esq.
- McNeely McGuigan & Esmi, LLC, Moorestown
- Richard I. Miller, Esq., CELA
- Mandelbaum Barrett, PC, Roseland
- Kristi Jasberg Robinson, Esq.
- Chief, Civil Practice Liaison, Administrative Office of the Courts
From the Family Part to the Civil Part to Chancery and Probate, this informative seminar covers everything you need to know about Guardians Ad Litem (GAL). A distinguished panel of Judges and practitioners share real world scenarios to give context to the Statutes, Rules and Case Law that govern Guardians Ad Litem. There are numerous situations where it is vital for a GAL to be appointed. Learn when, why, and how to request one in your cases. Once a GAL is appointed, whether you requested one or not, it is also important to know the best way to work with one to get the best outcome for your client—regardless of who your client is. Additionally, being appointed as a GAL is a great way to expand your practice. Hear from the Judges how you can get on their list of go-to appointees and what you can do to stay there once appointed.
Topics include:
- Overview
- Statues
- Court Rules
- Rules of Professional Conduct
- Recent Case Law
- In Re MR
- In Re CFC
- In Re the Adoption of a Child by C.J.
- S.T. vs. 1515 Broad Street, LLC
- Discussion of Real-World Scenarios
- Family: Matrimonial, Domestic Violence, and Juvenile
- Probate
- Foreclosure
- Law Division