# Mass. Prob. & Fam. Ct. Rule 1-05: Rule 1-05. Standards for guardians ad litem/investigators

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mass. Prob. & Fam. Ct. Rule 1-05
- **Heading:** Rule 1-05. Standards for guardians ad litem/investigators
- **Jurisdiction:** Massachusetts
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Massachusetts Court Rules / Massachusetts Probate and Family Court Rules / Mass. Prob. & Fam. Ct. Rule 1-05

## Text

1.
The Standards for Category F, Guardians ad Litem/Investigators in actions involving: Domestic Relations or Custody/Visitation/Adoption
G.L. c. 215, § 56A
;
c. 208, § 16
, (hereinafter “Standards”) are effective January 24, 2005.

2.
The purpose of these Standards is to:
provide accountability related to guardian ad litem/investigations;
improve custody, visitation, and other outcomes for children;
promote uniformity and consistency in guardian ad litem/investigations; and
promote respect for the rights of parties and their children, including their safety.

3.
It is ordered that all guardians ad litem/investigators appointed pursuant to
G.L. c. 215, § 56A
,
c. 208, § 16
utilize the Standards in conducting these investigations. Guardians ad litem/investigators who are certified by the Probate and Family Court Administrative Office to receive appointments under
Supreme Judicial Court Rule 1:07
, and those persons not on the list who are appointed in accordance with
Section (4) of Rule 1:07
, are governed by this Order and shall conduct their investigations in accordance with the Standards.

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