Originally Posted by toenail
update...
had a convo with an L. first time for me hearing about “Guardian Ad Litem (GAL).

A “guardian ad litem” (GAL) is a person the court appoints to investigate what solutions would be in the “best interests of a child.” Here, we are talking about a GAL in a divorce or parental rights and responsibilities case.

I’m hoping it doesn’t come to this if she files and there would be custody dispute. D14 doesn’t want anything to do with WW and this was suggested by L. since she is old enough to be interviewed by court appointed GAL’s.




I found out about the Guardian ad litem when i spoke with a lawyer as well. My S is 15, so he should have some input as well. I doubt W and i will agree on a solution with S's placement, so in the end a 3rd party will be needed. I truly want my S to live with me full time. In my state they will take into consideration my S's prefernce but its only 1 part of the formula they will use. This whole thing sukks. Let me know if you find anything else out about the GaL, i dont know much about how it works.


Together:20 years
M:3 years
Me:40
WW:40
S15
A suspected:5/17
AC:5/18
BD:8/18
WW in full blown R w/ OM
Still under same roof