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[JennK2009]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

 

[JennK2009]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

I am a long time friend of Dad. He is my brother’s best friend.

Is a GAL automatically appointed when a couple is moving through a divorce, and a subsequent custody battle? Do the parents request it? Bigger question for me (legal stranger but occasionally involved), can I whisper in the court’s ear, that these kids need their own representation?

They filed for divorce and, of course, both want the kids. Children Services was involved two years ago, but the children were never removed. Fortunately, they complied with all recommendations. Dad is leery of outside involvement because of this, as may be mom.

Also, Dad adopted the eldest at infancy. (4 kids – 12, 10 year old twins and 8). I told him legally that is irrelevant, but he’s concerned. Married over 10 years (considered long term in our state). Both work and both have been “primary give givers” throughout the years.

 

[Proserpina]

I am a long time friend of Dad. He is my brother’s best friend.

Is a GAL automatically appointed when a couple is moving through a divorce, and a subsequent custody battle? Do the parents request it? Bigger question for me (legal stranger but occasionally involved), can I whisper in the court’s ear, that these kids need their own representation?

They filed for divorce and, of course, both want the kids. Children Services was involved two years ago, but the children were never removed. Fortunately, they complied with all recommendations. Dad is leery of outside involvement because of this, as may be mom.

Also, Dad adopted the eldest at infancy. (4 kids – 12, 10 year old twins and 8). I told him legally that is irrelevant, but he’s concerned. Married over 10 years (considered long term in our state). Both work and both have been “primary give givers” throughout the years.

Why wouldn't Dad request a GAL? Surely someone working for the best interest of the children is even more critical given the previous issues?

Best leave this up to him.

 

[glovenltd]

My State

I am live in New York, United State of America. This is my mother state and I love my state even I love with whole world but no more then New York.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[Proserpina]

I am live in New York, United State of America. This is my mother state and I love my state even I love with whole world but no more then New York.

Thanks for sharing.

Uh...okay. Please go elsewhere to troll though.

 

[JennK2009]

I will tell dad to request a GAL. Thanks.

 

[Proserpina]

I will tell dad to request a GAL. Thanks.

You're welcome!

(Don't know who the heck the troll is, though. Shaking my head - we have enough of those here already )