What is the difference between a guardian ad litem (GAL) and an attorney for a minor child (AMC) in Connecticut? For starters, a GAL is not required to be an attorney though many GALs are lawyers. An AMC must be an attorney licensed to practice law in Connecticut. The biggest distinction is that the AMC…
A guardian ad litem is a professional appointed by the Court to represent the interests of a person during litigation. In the family court, a guardian ad litem (GAL) may be appointed at any time during a divorce or contested case concerning custody and visitation. A GAL need not be an attorney but often is….