Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

"Is it a conflict of interest if a GAL, in a custody case that is ready to begin, has previously worked with the mother of one of the parties and was called by the same mother before the case starts?"


Asked on 6/11/11, 9:40 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jonathan Shimberg Shimberg and Crohn, P.C.

It may well be. It should have been disclosed and ruled upon.

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Answered on 6/11/11, 10:54 am
David Gotzh Law Office of David Gotzh

If it was disclosed and waived, then generally it's not an issue. Your question doesn't state whether there was an objection or not.

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Answered on 6/12/11, 6:52 am


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