What is a guardian ad litem supposed to do?
A. A guardian ad litem represents the best interests of the child during court proceedings. This includes making sure the judge is told: what has happened to the child what the child needs to be safe what services need to be ordered for the child/family what decisions the judge can make to help the child In developing recommendations for the court, the guardian ad litem reads files and court documents; meets with the child; interviews people who have important information about the child’s situation (this includes the child’s parents); and works with the other professionals involved in the case.
