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Mass. Prob. & Fam. Ct. Standing Order 1-05
Standards for guardians ad litem/investigators
1.
The Standards for Category F, Guardians ad Litem/Investigators in actions involving: Domestic Relations or Custody/Visitation/Adoption G.L. c. 215, § 56A; c. 208, § 16, (hereinafter “Standards”) are effective January 24, 2005.
2.
The purpose of these Standards is to:
provide accountability related to guardian ad litem/investigations;
improve custody, visitation, and other outcomes for children;
promote uniformity and consistency in guardian ad litem/investigations; and
promote respect for the rights of parties and their children, including their safety.
3.
It is ordered that all guardians ad litem/investigators appointed pursuant to G.L. c. 215, § 56A, c. 208, § 16 utilize the Standards in conducting these investigations. Guardians ad litem/investigators who are certified by the Probate and Family Court Administrative Office to receive appointments under Supreme Judicial Court Rule 1:07, and those persons not on the list who are appointed in accordance with Section (4) of Rule 1:07, are governed by this Order and shall conduct their investigations in accordance with the Standards.
History
Effective January 24, 2005
Provenance
- Source
- www.mass.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-17
- Edition
- 2026-09-16
- Content hash
1e724d0f9654e78841729e79451f85e9a149db13c16b342e767fdde9b290fdbf
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