Guardian Ad Litem in Oklahoma: Protecting Children’s Interests in Custody Cases
My name is Palmer Johnson, I’m a family law attorney in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and today I’m going to be talking about what is a guardian ad litem in a child custody matter. So a guardian ad litem is an attorney, typically, who has gone through some special training to become a guardian ad litem that you can petition the court to appoint to make recommendations about what should happen in a case.
It’s a good tool to use if there is a lot of conflicting evidence or opinions about what is in the best interest of the child, what the parties want, and potentially things that could be very difficult to present in court can be conveyed very easily to a guardian ad litem because they’re going to look at all the moving parts and make some assessments.
How a Guardian Ad Litem Can Help in Child Custody Cases
Ultimately, what a guardian ad litem does is make a recommendation based on the objective best interest of the child as to what they believe should happen in the child custody proceeding. This is a really useful tool in cases where you have an alienating parent, false allegations, or accusations without evidence.
A guardian ad litem can also provide a platform for a child who is old enough to express a preference about visitation schedules without having to go to court. While there may be an expense associated with appointing a guardian ad litem, it can be a game changer in high-conflict child custody matters.
Low-cost Consultation: Protect Your Parental Rights in Child Custody Matters
If you find yourself in a high-conflict child custody matter and need help navigating through it, you can contact a Tulsa child custody attorney for moms at tulsa.moms.law or call 918-770-7117 for a low-cost consultation. I would be more than happy to discuss the specific details of your case and the tools available to help protect your rights as a parent and achieve a favorable outcome.