Are you going through a divorce in which child custody is an issue? Perhaps you’re not married, but are in a custody dispute with your child’s other parent? If so, you should consider seeking the appointment of a guardian at litem (GAL) for your child. What is a Guardian ad Litem? A guardian ad litem is a person with special training regarding the needs of children and the court process. All guardians ad litem must be appointed by the court. When appointed, a GAL conducts investigations outside the courtroom and makes recommendations to the court about what result will be in the best interest of any minors involved in the case. The court order appointing a specific person to fill this role establishes the purpose of the guardian ad litem’s investigation. For example, a guardian can be appointed to determine where the minor children should live, or what school they should attend. This court order also establishes specific things the GAL must do in the course of the investigation. This almost always includes meeting with the parties and visiting with…