CHAPTER I. CERTIFICATION
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Subchapter B. Application, Training, and Certification
CHAPTER II. GUARDIAN AD LITEM GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS OF PRACTICE
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Subchapter B. Guidelines and Standards of Practice
Rule 2.4.2. Scope of Representation
Rule 2.4.3. Client/GAL Communications
Rule 2.4.5. Treatment of Information Provided to GAL
Rule 2.4.6. Conflict of Interest
Rule 2.4.7. Conflict of Interest: Prohibited Transactions
Rule 2.4.8. Declining or Terminating Representation
Rule 2.5.1. Recommendation for Court
Rule 2.6.1. Meritorious Claims and Contentions
Rule 2.6.2. Expediting Litigation
Rule 2.7.1. Dealing With Unrepresented Persons
Rule 2.8.1. Acceptance of Publicly Funded Cases
Rule 2.9.1. Regulation of Solicitation
Rule 2.9.2. Communication of Fields of Practice
Rule 2.10.1. GAL Certification and Disciplinary Matters
Effective December 15, 1994
The Supreme Court of New Hampshire approves, on a temporary
basis and pursuant to Rule 51A(7), the attached guidelines entitled,
"System-Wide Guardian Ad Litem Application, Certification and
Practice." These guidelines shall have the force and effect of a court
rule, shall be effective immediately, and shall supersede the "Guardian Ad
Litem Application, Certification and Practice in New Hampshire Superior Court
Domestic Relations Cases," adopted by this court on May 20, 1994. This
matter shall be referred to the advisory committee on rules for consideration of
whether the attached document should be adopted as a permanent rule.