Legal Question in Family Law in Wisconsin

A GAL who was writing a custody & placement reccomondation letter to a Judge for a 6 yr old boy, included criminal allegations about the boys' 12 yr old uncle, from the previous year. I know there are several laws regarding juvenile confidentialily. Did this GAL break any of those laws, or do certain rules not apply to GALs?


Asked on 8/29/10, 4:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Maury Beaulier612.240.8005 Minnesota Lawyers

A GAL is charged with disclosing such things to the court. It is not a violation. The GAL or any party may seek to have that part of the file sealed.

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Answered on 9/03/10, 9:12 pm


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