Guardian Ad Litem
Protection For Children During Legal Proceedings
If a child is involved in a custody dispute or a visitation quarrel, or if that child has allegedly been abused or neglected as defined in the Virginia Code §16.1-228, the court will appoint a Guardian Ad Litem to act as the child’s attorney. The Coastal Virginia Law Firm can serve as Guardian Ad Litem if your case demands one!
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What You Need To Know About Guardian Ad Litem
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Rules and conditions
The rules and conditions under which a Guardian Ad Litem can be appointed by the court are dictated by the Virginia Code §16.1-266. In Virginia, your child’s Guardian Ad Litem is a lawyer who completes specialized training in order to represent children and incapacitated adults.
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Qualified attorney
Only a qualified attorney can be appointed to your case by the court, and our attorneys receive ongoing training to remain qualified to serve as a court-appointed legal guardian. -
Are There Other Reasons For Appointing A Guardian?
While most Guardian Ad Litems are appointed by the court, Guardians can also be used to represent the interests of a child or an incapacitated adult with certain permissions from the court and only in certain cases.
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