Guardian Ad Litem

The appointment of guardians ad litem for minors or other parties under disability in cases seeking the appointment of a guardian shall be governed by Rule 21 of the West Virginia Trial Court Rules. Appointment of a guardian ad litem for a minor should be limited to those cases where the court is unable to obtain reliable and credible information necessary for decision from the minor, parties, and other interested persons. The order appointing a guardian ad litem shall state the specific reasons for the appointment and the expectations of the court for the guardian ad litem's report, including the date by which the report is due.