Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

Can a guardian et litem legally tell the other party issues im concerned about


Asked on 2/24/10, 5:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Assuming that this G.A.L was appointed by the court to investigate, protect and

advocate for the best interests of the subject child in the case, I know of no

reason as to why s/he could not speak with other parties in the case regarding

anything you may have told the guardian concerning your issues in the matter,

irrespective of what your party status may be. After all, the guardian ad litem

represents the child's best interests and not yours and would owe you no duty

of confidentiality as far as I am aware.

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Answered on 3/01/10, 6:30 pm


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