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A GAL either can be appointed by the judge, or the parties might agree that a GAL should be appointed to the case.
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 a petition is filed to establish a guardianship, the court appoints a guardian ad Litem (GAL). The GAL represents the clients best interests (not the client him or herself) in the guardianship proceeding. The GAL also acts as a neutral investigator for the court.
You can ask the judge to appoint a GAL or a Probation Officer to help decide which parent should have custody. File a motion that asks the judge to appoint a GAL or order the Probation Department to investigate. If the other parent asks for custody, you can respond by asking the judge to appoint a GAL.

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If your case goes to trial and your lawyer conducts a deposition of the GAL and/or calls the GAL as a witness at the trial, the GAL is entitled to payment for their time and preparation. Its not uncommon for GAL Investigations to cost between $5,000 and $7500.
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.
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.
You can ask the judge to appoint a GAL or a Probation Officer to help decide which parent should have custody. File a motion that asks the judge to appoint a GAL or order the Probation Department to investigate. If the other parent asks for custody, you can respond by asking the judge to appoint a GAL.
To become a GAL, an individual must complete an approved training program, provide background information to the court(s) in which the GAL wishes to serve, and meet all eligibility requirements set by local court rule or policy.

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