Legal Question in Family Law in Ohio

G.A.L. responsibilities

What are the responsibilities of a guardian ad litem in the juvenile courts?


Asked on 4/07/98, 12:48 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Schiff Self employed

Role of Guardian Ad Litem

In a general sense the role of the GAL is to act as an independent voice for a minor in a court proceeding. I say voice because the GAL, depending on the proceeding may or may not be a lawyer.Beyond that general statement, it gets very complex. I have been a court appointed GAL. I have also served as a prosecutor in neglect/abuse cases and GALs were always appointed to represent children in those cases. You might wish to e-mail me and I may be able to answer you more specifically about this.

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Answered on 4/17/98, 10:57 pm


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