Legal Terms 101: Guardian Ad Litem
What are the legal terms that I should be aware of concerning my children in the event of a divorce?
A “Guardian Ad Litem” is an attorney with specialized training and additional certification whom will conduct an investigation into many factors concerning your children, and will then make a recommendation to the court as to what they believe is in the best interests of the children regarding custody and placement. The Guardian Ad Litem is a neutral third party attorney appointed by the Court as an advocate for the best interest of the children. Their recommendation is given great weight by the Court. As such, it is important that you make a good impression with the Guardian Ad Litem who will meet with you.
Your attorney can assist you in preparing for your meeting with the Guardian Ad Litem. Each attorney at the firm of THOMPSON, BISSETT & CASTONIA, LLP is a Guardian ad Litem, and they are all frequently appointed by the Court to act in this capacity. The attorneys in our firm are uniquely qualified to advise you on how to prepare for your meeting with the Guardian ad Litem. We look forward to working with you on the most important issue in your divorce, your children. To learn more, contact us at 920.231.5050.
Leave a Reply