The History of the Guardian Ad Litem
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Years ago, courts primarily used a Guardian Ad Litem (“GAL”) in adoption and paternity cases. The significance and importance of a GAL was espoused by the Illinois Appellate Court in Pavia v. Marshall. In 1991, Mr. Pavia filed a petition for non-paternity against Ms. Marshall regarding her daughter. Although she was properly served, Ms. Marshall […]