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An Act Regarding Guardians Ad Litem
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 19-A MRSA §1653, sub-§6, ¶F-1  is enacted to read:
 
F-1.  The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem unless the court determines a guardian ad litem is not necessary. A guardian ad litem appointed under this paragraph must meet the requirements of section 1507, subsections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
 
SUMMARY
This bill requires a court to appoint a guardian ad litem in a case of domestic abuse involving a minor unless the court determines a guardian ad litem is not necessary.