Guardian ad Litem Program
Conasauga Judicial Circuit
The Guardian ad Litem Program provides a standardized method through which judges may utilize the services of specially trained attorneys to represent the interests of children involved in domestics cases filed in Superior Court.
These attorneys are appointed as guardians to assist the Court in making decisions pertaining to disputed child-related issues such as physical and legal custody, visitation schedules and financial support. The guardians gather information from sources such as the parties to the case, the parties= counsel, relatives, schools, law enforcement agencies, medical facilities and social agencies which they compile into reports for presentation to the Court. The reports include the guardians' findings as well as their recommendations as to possible dispositions regarding the disputed issues. Throughout this process, the guardians attempt to assist the parties in identifying areas of agreement which may allow them to mutually settle their disagreements, therefore minimizing the need for further extensive Court intervention.
Seminar Links
Judges and Staff
- Chief Judge Cindy Morris
- Judge Jim Wilbanks
- Judge Scott Minter
- Judge Bert Poston
- Court Administration
Program Links
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Divorcing Parents Seminar
- Guardian ad litem Program
- Treatment and Accountability Courts
Other Information
Whitfield County
205 N Selvidge Street
Dalton, GA 30720
Murray County
121 N. 3rd Ave
Chatsworth, GA 30705