“(a) Appointment. … In addition to the preparation of a written report and the obligation to testify and be cross-examined thereon, the duties of a guardian may include, but need not be limited to, the following:
- Interviewing the children and parties.
- Interviewing other persons possessing relevant information.
- Obtaining relevant documentary evidence.
- Conferring with counsel for the parties.
- Conferring with the court, on notice to counsel.
- Obtaining the assistance of independent experts, on leave of court.
- Obtaining the assistance of a lawyer for the child (Rule 5:8A) on leave of court.
- Such other matters as the guardian ad litem may request, on leave of court.
(b) Objection or Refusal of Appointment. A proposed guardian ad litem shall have the right to consent or to decline to serve as such, notice of such decision to be in writing to the court with copies to counsel. The parties shall have the right to object to the person appointed as guardian ad litem on good cause shown.”
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