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In custody cases, the court appoints a guardian ad litem to investigate on behalf of the child at the rate of $150.00 per hour with an initial retainer that can range from several hundred dollars to several thousand dollars.
ad litem. adj. legal Latin meaning for the purposes of the legal action only. Most often the term applies to a parent who files a lawsuit for his or her minor child as guardian at litem (guardian just for the purposes of the lawsuit) or for a person who is incompetent.
What Is a Guardian ad Litem? A guardian ad litem (GAL) is an attorney appointed to represent the best interests of the child. They can do this for cases involving children such as child custody, child support, or divorce cases. The GALs job is to investigate the situation and speak with the parties involved.
Primary tabs A guardian ad litem (GAL) is a person appointed by a court to look after and protect the interests of someone who is unable to take care of themselves, typically a minor or someone who is determined to be legally incompetent.
CASA/GAL volunteers are regular people, from all walks of life, who have been rigorously screened and trained extensively by their local program. Each volunteer receives more than 30 hours of training before they work with a child, with an additional 12 hours of continued education required annually.

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Private, paid guardians ad litem are paid by the parents per a court order. Volunteer, unpaid guardians ad litem volunteer in abuse and neglect cases through either the state Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem program or, in Richland County, through Richland County CASA.
ad litem. adj. legal Latin meaning for the purposes of the legal action only. Most often the term applies to a parent who files a lawsuit for his or her minor child as guardian at litem (guardian just for the purposes of the lawsuit) or for a person who is incompetent.
The parties to the case pay the fees for the GAL. Each party is required to submit a financial affidavit to the court. The court will consider each partys financial situation and order how the payment is to be split between them.

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