A guardian ad litem (GAL) is an attorney that represents the best interests of the child. They are not an attorney for the child themselves, but rather they are appointed by the Court to ensure that the interests of the child do not get overlooked during the pendency of the litigation. In Missouri, a GAL can be appointed under two sets of circumstances: If custody, visitation, or support is at issue, meaning that the parties are not in agreement on one or more of those issues, then the court may appoint a GAL. This means that the court has [...]