State Specific Best Interests of the Child SAFeR Worksheets for GALs
The SAFeR worksheets that outline the best interest of the child factors are now available with state and territory-specific factors. These tools are designed to assist guardians ad litem in their investigations by providing a structured approach to assessing the best interests of the child. Each worksheet incorporates relevant statutory or case law factors that guide decision-making in family law cases.
This project is supported by Award 15JOVW-22-GK-04032-MUMU and 15JOVW-23-GK-05127-MUMU from the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions and recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.
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