Many of our family law cases necessarily involve the appointment by the Court of a GAL or Child’s Representative. Sometimes, there is some question or confusion about the role of the GAL vs. that of the Child’s Rep.
In Illinois family law, under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA), a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) and a Child’s Representative are two distinct roles appointed by the court to represent the best interests of a child in family law proceedings, such as custody (allocation of parental responsibilities) disputes. While both roles focus on the child’s best interests, their functions
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