What qualifications are necessary to be a Guardian Ad Litem in Rhode Island Family Court?
A guardian is typically an attorney / lawyer who has been certified by the Family Court. They are required to get certified by the Court after hours of training. They could also be a psychologist or psychiatrist. It is very expensive. Usually, both parties pay 1/2 of the expense. However, if one party has substantially more resources then the other party then that person may be ordered by the judge to pay up to 100 percent of the cost. If one person conduct caused the need for the guardian or is at fault they could be ordered to pay up to 100 percent of the cost.
