Guardian Ad Litem (GAL)
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Through our online and in person services, we are committed to help you obtain the outcomes you want and need in order to move forward with your life plans and goals. Ideally, we would like to help you move through a peaceful and rational divorce process. Although this doesn’t always end up being the case, we will give you our very best so you can work towards a healthy, sustainable future.
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What is a Guardian ad Litem?
Divorce is a subject that is difficult for every member of the family to cope with and at Appleton Divorce Law we are here to lessen the weight of emotional and logistical burdens. Our Attorneys have informative and helpful skills to function as a Guardian Ad Litem to represent any child. With our firm you can be rest assured you’re receiving professional services where all your questions will be answered about the legal process. Often times in court the child will need to be represented in divorce cases to determine the best possible outcome for them.
At a young age, legally under 18 years, it’s impossible for them to fully represent themselves, and we are here to make sure their voice is heard based on the details of any given circumstance. In heated cases of divorce when parents are battling for custody the judge may assign a GAL for the purposes of giving the child an individual voice that will reflect the best outcome. We maintain that the interests of each child be represented by the unique family dynamic for a proper understanding. Call us today to request the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem to any divorce case.
What is the Difference Between GAL and Legal Guardian?
It’s fairly straightforward when discussing the differences between the two appointed authorities over the care of a child. Firstly, a Guardian Ad Litem is responsible for the daunting details of court procedure and understanding the needs of each particular family through study and rigorous analysis of the facts. Child abuse and neglect are both a swift call for a Guardian Ad Litem getting involved in the court and communication with the family to gain a bigger picture of each case. It’s their job to determine the best possible outcome for the children and their future.
How to Choose the Best Caretaker
A Legal guardian is the assigned role of caretaker of a child and one who tends to their daily needs. They facilitate a safe environment and provide ideal conditions for any kid unable to properly take care of themselves. When young, you’re in an incredibly vulnerable state where you depend on your guardian to feed, clothe and keep the environment hospitable and sanitary. These factors can all play into the court hearing and many details must come to light so that the ruling is fair and conducive to the child’s well-being. In some cases, these guardian roles may be for adults who are incapacitated and unable to take care of themselves or speak. Regardless of the perceived complexity of your case, we are willing to work with you to answer questions and give you professional guidance in setting up a plan. Taking action without delay is the best thing you can do, especially for situations where violence or abuse is occurring.
Who Can Request a GAL?
We help you initiate the Legal Process while informing you of your rights and what action to take in the next phases of the separation. Hiring a Guardian ad Litem carries with it a strategic element where either parent or a judge can implement the ruling to have the child’s voice heard in court from an assigned Attorney. We have specialists who have a careful eye for the details and can be assigned to your case with haste. We carry out justice for your child by giving them a voice in court that will influence the trial and represent their interests in the years to come. The aftermath of a divorce is perhaps the most important thing to consider for their well-being because for many children their whole world is shattered.
They have questions and concerns that need to be voiced through an attorney’s megaphone. Some cases where you should consider hiring our services include allegations of abuse or neglect within the family or any dangerous threats or behavior against a child. It’s also important to listen to what the child says and ask the right questions because if they’re suffering then they will vocalize it in one way or another. If large amounts of evidence are present that support that one parent is a danger to the child then this is where the Guardian Ad Litem will step in by request of the parents or through the Judge intervening with the gavel and setting up mandatory legal representation.
What a GAL Means for the Well-being of a Child
A Guardian Ad Litem is best understood from the perspective of a protector. In the normal progression of a loving family the child is well-fed and treated with respect and dignity throughout the home. This picture-perfect scenario isn’t what we see in the real world. Often times parents will neglect and betray their child’s trust and in this case the case is in need of a protector to shield the child from an unfavorable outcome. Hiring our legal team to ensure your children get the legal representation they deserve is one of our proud specialties.
We have the knowledge and legal understanding when assigning you an effective Guardian ad Litem to get to know the case and implement strategies to fight for their rights with clarity and coherence. This means that the outcome will be more accurate and in favor of their emotional development after the divorce. They can be a great source of comfort for your family because they are utilizing the correct legal strategies to appeal before a judge and secure the best future for all. One interesting fact is that if there are greater and more aggressive differences and contradictory behaviors in the parents than the judge is far more include to issue a GAL on behalf of the child’s interests. Information from your child plays an important role when the Guardian presents it to the court for a final decision. Although, testifying is generally not a desirable endeavor which is why we are here to provide all the necessary legal representation for your children.