A bill that reforms many elements of the state’s guardian ad litem system now awaits the signature of Gov. Dannel Malloy. If he signs it, no one will be particularly happy.

In late April, the General Assembly approved several measures that will give divorcing parents more say in choosing the person who will represent the interests of their children in custody cases, more advance knowledge of the fees parents will pay and a more direct method for challenging the conduct of a GAL.