How will a new GAL be assigned to a case once I have completed training?
A. Once a person has completed the necessary requirements for becoming a GAL, they will be contacted by the local area Coordinator prior to any appointment. The Coordinator will share with the new GAL basic information concerning the case and advise regarding the time frame for hearings and anticipated duration of the case. Some volunteers have preferences regarding the types of cases on which they will serve, or the age of the child with which they will work. A new GAL will only be assigned to a case if they accept to take on the responsibilities of that particular case, and will continue to serve as the child’s GAL until formally relieved by the court. A Guardian ad Litem may take as many or as few cases as wanted or feel that they can manage. Some volunteers assume responsibility for only one case at a time, while others have the time and desire to manage several cases at a time. The number of cases on which each GAL is ultimately appointed will depend upon individual choice and the
