What is a guardian ad litem in a family law case?
Posted By Lisa M. Vanden Heuvel on Nov 19, 2009 1:09pm PST
A guardian ad litem (GAL) is an attorney licensed to practice law in Wisconsin. A GAL is appointed by the court to represent the best interest of the child through the investigation of a case or court process. The GAL will investigate the facts of a case and provide a recommendation to the court on legal custody and placement issues that can not be resolved by the parties. The GAL is not the child’s attorney, but does represent the best interest of the child.
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