An Illinois Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) serves as a witness to the court in legal matters that involve children. The court will base their decisions on child custody, visitation privileges, and child support on what the best interests of children. Courts appoint a GAL to observe children in their normal environment as they go about their daily routines. The GAL interviews the children and both parents to conduct a thorough investigation and then reports their findings to the court. Since children … [Read more...]