Rule 5:8B – Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem

(a) Appointment. In all cases in which custody or parenting time/visitation is an issue, a guardian ad litem may be appointed by court order to represent the best interests of the child or children if the circumstances warrant such an appointment. The services...

Rule 5:8A – Appointment of Counsel for Child

In all cases where custody or parenting time/visitation is an issue, the court may, on the application of either party or the child or children in a custody or parenting time/visitation dispute, or on its own motion, appoint counsel on behalf of the child or children....

Rule 5:8 – Custody of Children

Rule 5:8-1. Investigation Before AwardIn family actions in which the court finds that either the custody of children or parenting time issues, or both, are a genuine and substantial issue, the court shall refer the case to mediation in accordance with the provisions...