Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

GAL's opinion

How often do judges go with the opinion of a GAL in a custody situation?


Asked on 4/22/08, 8:15 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: GAL's opinion

The opinion(s) of a G.A.L. in a pending custody matter is normally given considerable weight by the judge hearing the matter, but is not necessarily dispositive.

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Answered on 4/22/08, 11:04 pm


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