GAL at Law Glossary
What is it? Guardian Ad Litem - a professional who is appointed to actually represent your child(ren) in the case. This means that he or she becomes a party to the case and may not always agree with the parents about what is in the child(ren)s best interest. A GAL is different from a custody investigator, who simply does an investigation and makes a recommendation. See parenting plans for more information.Legal Definition Added By: Bailey
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