A guardian ad litem (GAL) is an individual who is appointed by the court to represent the best interests of an individual for a specific purpose for a specific period of time. A court visitor is an ...

A guardian ad litem (GAL) is an adult who is appointed by the court to represent the best interests of an individual for a specific purpose for a specific period of time. Under the direction of the ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — When a child is in the dependency court system due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment, their Guardian ad Litem is there to advocate in their best interest.

Guardians ad litem are appointed by courts to advocate for a person's best interest in legal matters, which most often involve family and custody issues. RUMFORD — The Board of Overseers of the ...