What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NH. Can the courts apoint a Family advocate as a GAL? My Childrens Court appointed GAL is in fact not a GAL but a Family Advocate Lawyer. My question is this. Can the courts present a family Advocate Lawyer as a GAL? I feel as though my Children have been misrepresented by the courts that we were getting a board certified GAL, when in fact they did not.