In Washington family law cases, a Guardian ad Litem (often abbreviated as a ‘GAL’) may be appointed by the court to represent and protect the ...

I am back to the office and back to blogging. For those who don’t know, I was recently out for a family leave upon the birth of my second child. With each child, and each family leave, I have ...

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that a guardian ad litem (GAL), an attorney appointed to represent the legal interests and the best interests of a minor child in a legal proceeding, is not ...

It’s not uncommon in many situations to hear people ask: “How can I help?” In the case of children in the family court system because of abuse and neglect, there is a definitive way. Become a “voice” ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A Guardian Ad Litem is an important guiding voice in the life of a child living in foster care. Unfortunately, there is a dire need in South Florida for more people to ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Guardian ad Litem Program in New Hanover and Pender Counties is seeking applications from community volunteers interested in serving as child advocates. The New Hanover ...

Though the guardian ad litem’s essential duty is limited to an advisory role to determine whether a proposed settlement is in the best interest of the minor, Texas courts have recognized that the ...

One of the most enriching decisions I have ever made was to volunteer for the Buncombe County Guardian ad Litem program to become an advocate for vulnerable children in need. The idea of joining the ...

The Rotary Club of Aiken learned about the history of the Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program in South Carolina and its role during a Monday meeting at Newberry Hall. Guardian ad Litem ...

The child welfare system can be an overwhelming and confusing place for children and families who are experiencing trauma or crisis. Often, children find themselves lost in the courts, with no one to ...