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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A GAL AND A LAWYER FOR THE CHILD?

April 26, 2017child GAL Lawyer

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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A GAL AND A LAWYER FOR THE CHILD?

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The GAL is appointed by the court to represent the best interests of the child. The child may express a desire that is not in his best interests. The GAL is not required to advocate for the expressed wishes of the child. Rather, the GAL makes an independent assessment based on the child’s best interests. An attorney for the child must follow the directives of the child client.