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A guardian ad litem (GAL) is an adult who is appointed by the court to represent the best interests of an individual for a specific purpose for a specific period of time. Under the direction of the court, a GAL performs an investigation and prepares a report for the court of the GALs findings and recommendations.
A guardian ad litem (GAL) is an individual appointed by the court to represent the best interests of a child or incapacitated person involved in a case in superior court. Information about guardians ad litem in Washington State is available by clicking the bold headings below.
In Wisconsin, the court appoints a guardian ad litem (GAL) when parents cant agree on custody and placement. The GAL represents the child by investigating their best interest and giving the court recommendations on how to divide the childs custody and placement.
When talking to the guardian ad litem, you should keep conversations positive and focus on how you can provide the best environment for your child. Speaking poorly about the other parent will only reflect badly on the parent sharing the negative information.
Guardian Ad Litem Qualifications Must be 25 years old or older. Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. An attorney guardian ad litem must complete 6 hours of family law continuing legal education (CLE) annually. A lay guardian ad litem must complete 9 hours of continuing education for initial qualification.
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Is there a cost? In South Carolina Department of Social Service (DSS) cases the Guardians are compensated by a state fund, so the parties do not pay out of pocket.
A judge may assign (appoint) a guardian ad litem (GAL) to a court case about custody or visitation rights regarding children under age 18. Any party to the case may ask the judge to appoint a GAL, or the judge can decide on their own to appoint one. A GAL can be a lawyer, mental health professional, or volunteer.
(6) Compensation. The guardian ad litem shall be compensated at a rate that the court determines is reasonable. The court shall order either or both parties to pay all or any part of the compensation of the guardian ad litem.
A guardian ad litem conducts an investigation into matters that might not be brought before the court by the attorneys representing the parties. The guardian ad litem is NOT the childs custodial guardian or their attorney. ad Litem is Latin for the suit or for the purposes of the legal action only.
A guardian ad litem is an attorney and must follow all of the ethical rules that bind attorneys. For example, they may not communicate directly to a party who is represented by counsel or knowingly offer false evidence.

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