Guardian ad litem

Judges will sometimes use a guardian-ad-litem to help understand the circumstances a minor child is experiencing and gain recommendations for what is best for the child following a dissolution of marriage. Learn how and why this is beneficial.

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What Is A Guardian ad Litem?

A guardian ad litem (GAL), is an attorney for the minor children in family law matters, such as divorce, legal separation, paternity, child custody and child placement cases. In Wisconsin, a GAL may be appointed by the court to represent the best interests of the children to ensure that their needs are taken into consideration.

Learn more: Inability to co-parent grounds for sole custody award; Guardian Ad Litem fees assessed to one party appropriate divorce and family law attorney at Mark Wortman

Information on how Counselors (and anyone else) can get involved in the Palm Beach County Guardian Ad Litem Program