You may be one of many Americans living in Ohio going through custody litigation where a Guardian ad Litem is appointed by the court. A Guardian ad Litem is an attorney that is appointed by the court to represent the best interest of a minor child during domestic or juvenile custody litigation. The court will appoint a Guardian ad Litem at the request of either parent or upon the court's own motion. The Guardian ad Litem will investigate the case. They will investigate the case by interviewing the child and the parents of the child. They will also speak with the child's teachers and health care providers. The Guardian Ad Litem will also make visits to the child's home. The Guardian ad Litem has the right to file motions, review confidential records involving the child, request discovery, and examine witnesses at trial. In limited cases the Guardian ad Litem may be removed from a case. Some of the causes for removal of a Guardian ad Litem could be failure to investigate, bias, fraud, and misconduct.

Hiring an experienced Columbus Ohio Child Custody Lawyer would be a good idea to ensure that you have the best chance of reaching your desired results. Hiring legal counsel will ensure documents get filed correctly and will guarantee that someone has your back looking out for your best interest. The friendly law office of Ralph A. Kerns & Associates is committed to providing excellent representation, which includes carefully explaining to our clients every legal option available to them under the applicable law. We are here to help you through this difficult time and we are always available to answer your questions. We have helped people through a wide range of family law and domestic matters for over 30 years. We are qualified to practice in any county in Ohio and familiar with each county's local rules. Through friendly service and aggressive representation, we ensure our client's rights are protected. We never hesitate to act quickly and efficiently when time is of the essence. Call today for a free consultation. Help is one phone call away!