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Guardian ad Litem (GAL)

The Divorce Dictionary is your plain-language guide to 400+ legal, financial, and emotional terms. Whether you're considering divorce or deep in the process, this compassionate glossary helps you feel informed, empowered, and supported—one term at a time. A guardian ad litem is a person (often a lawyer or trained professional) appointed by the court to investigate and report what is in the best interest of the child during a legal case.