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Term Definition Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) - a court-appointed adult, usually a trained social worker, counselor, or other professional who represents the non-legal interest of minor children in a couple’s divorce.
Application in Divorce A litigation and the domestic situation of the child is unclear.

A best interest of the child.

The testimony of a guardian ad litem carries a great deal of weight since he or she is not on the side of either parent.

See also Attorney for the Child(ren).