WHAT IS AN ORDER OF PROTECTON?

In divorce cases, sometimes a party may feel threatened, intimidated, or harassed.  If this occurs, the affected individual may file for an order of protection from the offending party, which is a court order requiring a person to comply with the ruling or preventing them from engaging in certain actions.  An order of protection can be temporary, typically 2-3 weeks, or plenary, which can be up to two years.  If you are being threatened or harassed, contact one of our attorneys today to discuss a possible order of protection.

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WHAT IS A GAL AND WHAT IS THEIR ROLE?

A GAL, or Guardian Ad Litem, is an attorney assigned to represent the interests of a party who cannot represent themselves.  In family law, a GAL is often assigned to represent a minor child or special needs individual.  They are assigned by the judge in the given case and can serve a very important role.  Typically, they will gather information from the other parties involved in the case in order to make certain recommendations to the judge, which can hold significant weight in a case.  It is important to work with the GAL if one is assigned to your case to ensure they recommendations and opinions are fully informed.

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