What is a Guardian Ad Litem?
A guardian ad litem is appointed by a court in order to represent the best interests of the child. Either parent can request that a guardian ad litem be appointed for their child, or the court can appoint a guardian ad litem for the child. While some states require that a guardian ad litem be an attorney, other states’ courts will appoint guardian ad litems who are not …
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Modifying a Visitation Order
There are two major types of child custody. The first is legal custody, which involves the ability to make decisions about the rearing of a child. This can include medical care, education, and other important decisions. The other is physical custody, which is the right to have a child living with you. In cases where one parent is granted sole physical custody, the other parent’s …
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