A Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) is a person appointed by the court to represent the best interests of a child in a legal proceeding. GALs are typically attorneys or social workers who have been trained to work with children and families. They investigate the child’s situation and make recommendations to the court about what they believe is in the child’s best interests.

GALs are often appointed in cases involving child custody, child abuse, and neglect. They can also be appointed in other cases where the court believes that a child may need an independent advocate.

GALs play an important role in the legal system. They help to ensure that children’s voices are heard and that their best interests are considered in court decisions.

Here are some of the things that a GAL may do:

• Interview the child and their family members
• Gather information about the child’s home environment, school performance, and medical history
• Assess the child’s emotional and psychological well-being
• Make recommendations to the court about what they believe is in the child’s best interests

GALs are an important part of the child welfare system. They help to ensure that children’s voices are heard and that their best interests are considered in court decisions.

Family Law can be complicated and frustrating, navigating the system can be costly and burdensome. At Tumarkin & Burns, P.A. of Osceola County, Florida we’ve seen it all and helped hundreds of family law clients. If you need help or have questions, we are here to help. Simply click here and schedule an appointment with our team. 

This is for informational purposes only, not to be construed as legal advice.