The request on behalf of the minor, Said Solano, for the appointment of his father and co- plaintiff, Abraham De Jesus Solano Chicas, as his guardian ad litem will be denied in the absence of additional information. Analysis: The minor’s first request for the appointment of his father as his GAL was denied on March 18, 2020, for two reasons, including that the father, as a co-plaintiff, has a conflict of interest. The revised application cures one defect but still seeks the father’s appointment. As to the conflict of interest, it represents: “After a reasonable inquiry and diligent search, Plaintiff cannot locate another viable candidate to serve as Guardian ad Litem in this matter.” The Court will require additional information about the nature and extent of that inquiry and search before it will conclude that the family does not know any suitable adults who can serve as the minor’s GAL.
Hearing Date
June 10, 2020
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The request on behalf of the minor, Said Solano, for the appointment of his father and co- plaintiff, Abraham De Jesus Solano Chicas, as his guardian ad litem will be denied in the absence of additional information. Analysis: The minor’s first request for the appointment of his father as his GAL was denied on March 18, 2020, for two reasons, including that the father, as a co-plaintiff, has a conflict of interest. The revised application cures one defect but still seeks the father’s appointment. As to the conflict of interest, it represents: “After a reasonable inquiry and diligent search, Plaintiff cannot locate another viable candidate to serve as Guardian ad Litem in this matter.” The Court will require additional information about the nature and extent of that inquiry and search before it will conclude that the family does not know any suitable adults who can serve as the minor’s GAL.