Amends qualifications and requirements for guardians ad litem in South Carolina custody and visitation cases.
This bill amends the qualifications and requirements for guardians ad litem in South Carolina custody and visitation cases. It specifies that guardians ad litem can be either attorneys or laypersons. Attorneys must be licensed in South Carolina and complete six hours of family law continuing education annually. Laypersons must be at least 25 years old, possess a high school diploma, complete nine hours of approved continuing education, and observe three contested custody hearings. Both must complete six hours of custody and visitation education annually.
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