H3622

Private Guardians ad Litem

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

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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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Feb 11, 2025

11:00 AM

House Judiciary Domestic Relations, Business & Probate Laws Subcommittee on 3013, 3079, 3080, 3084, 3100, 3101, 3103, 3622, 3654

Feb 5, 2025

10:30 AM

House Judiciary Domestic Relations, Business & Probate Laws Subcommittee on 3013, 3079, 3080, 3084, 3100, 3101, 3103, 3472, 3622

History

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

Dec 12, 2024

House

Prefiled