In Illinois child custody cases, a guardian ad litem (GAL) may be appointed to represent the child and their best interests. A GAL is typically an attorney who is placed by the court to investigate and make recommendations regarding custody, visitation, and other issues related to the child’s welfare.

For parents getting divorced, the impact of the divorce on their children is generally at the very top of their minds. Parents worry about how children will respond to the news of the split and how they will cope with the impending changes to their family. Fortunately, many children with divorced parents grow up happy and healthy. However, that is not to say that the divorce will be easy for them.