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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 602066" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>I served as a GAL for two years. The Judge has to request or OK the use of a GAL. In Florida the GALs are volunteers who go through around twenty or thirty hours of training and are <u>independent</u> of both sides. We visit relatives, ask questions, visit schools, daycares, MD's etc. and then make an independent recommendation based on what is "in the best interests of the child". Our reports and recommendations are in writing with a copy to the Judge, and a copy to each side. We present our reports in Court. My brother in law was a GAL in another State and they only use attorneys. It is a difficult job as everyone puts on their best face. Most of my time was spent with the children and I had the hardest time when babies were involved. Sigh. I know it's hard, MWM. Hugs DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 602066, member: 35"] I served as a GAL for two years. The Judge has to request or OK the use of a GAL. In Florida the GALs are volunteers who go through around twenty or thirty hours of training and are [U]independent[/U] of both sides. We visit relatives, ask questions, visit schools, daycares, MD's etc. and then make an independent recommendation based on what is "in the best interests of the child". Our reports and recommendations are in writing with a copy to the Judge, and a copy to each side. We present our reports in Court. My brother in law was a GAL in another State and they only use attorneys. It is a difficult job as everyone puts on their best face. Most of my time was spent with the children and I had the hardest time when babies were involved. Sigh. I know it's hard, MWM. Hugs DDD [/QUOTE]
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