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An attorney ad litem is a court-appointed lawyer who represents a child during the course of a legal action, such as a divorce, termination, or child-abuse case. The attorney owes to the child the duties of loyalty, confidentiality, and competent representation.
GALs are trained professionals and are usually attorneys. However, unlike your attorney, a Guardian Ad Litem serves as the child's advocate not the parents' during a divorce, custody, or paternity trial.
Attorney Ad Litem for Family Law Cases In cases involving children, Texas Family Law defines an Attorney Ad Litem as an attorney who provides legal services to a person, including a child, and who owes to the person the duties of undivided loyalty, confidentiality, and competent representation.
Essentially, an Attorney ad Litem will act as a third attorney in the case. Conversely, a Guardian ad Litem is appointed to act as a friend or investigator/evaluator on behalf of the children's best interest.It is important to know the Guardian or Attorney ad Litem before having them appointed to your case.