How a Guardian Ad Litem Can Benefit Custody Cases
Hi there, I’m the Okmulgee attorney Jay Bills, and I’m here today to talk to you about a guardian ad litem and how they can help your case in a child custody matter. In a high conflict case where there’s going to be a lot of mudslinging back and forth between the parties, a lot of he said she said, sometimes even though it’s an extra expense for the parties, oftentimes a guardian ad litem, they’re an authorized agent of the court.
Why Consider a Guardian Ad Litem?
They’re typically a family law attorney with specialized training. They can talk to you and your children, schools, or even grandparents, all outside of court where the rules of evidence don’t apply. You can just have real one-on-one conversations and try to get down to what the truth is and what’s going to be in the best interest of the little ones.
Oftentimes the guardian ad litem, even with the extra expense, can save both parties a lot of money over the overall cost of the custody, just because their recommendations are very highly followed by the courts. The courts are going to probably nine out of 10 times go with the recommendations of the guardian ad litem.
When to Talk to Your Attorney
So speak to your attorney. I’m Jay Bills, the Okmulgee Attorney. And if you believe you have a good fact pattern and a guardian ad litem might be helpful for your case, that’s something we should certainly talk about.
Schedule a Low-Cost Consultation Today
Jay Bills, the Okmulgee Attorney. Thank you very much. If you want to discuss your child custody case and explore the possibility of involving a guardian ad litem, please reach out to schedule a low-cost consultation. Call us today at (918) 756-9600.
