A Guardian Ad Litem, or GAL is a person that the court can appoint in cases that involve children, typically when matters like custody are being decided. Their main job is to determine what the child’s best interests are and represent those interests in court on the child’s behalf.
While some parents might feel intimidated and threatened when a GAL is appointed to their case, the truth is that this person is not there to judge or accuse you but rather to make sure that the child’s well-being remains the top priority in any court proceedings that can impact his or her life. In addition to being an experienced Chicago, IL custody lawyer, Attorney Curtis Bennett Ross is also a court-approved GAL and can answer any questions you may have about the role and its implications in your case.