Guardian ad litem (GAL) literally means “guardian for the suit.” A guardian ad litem in Virginia is an attorney appointed by a judge to assist the court in determining the circumstances of a matter before the court.
Starting in January 2020, the qualifying courses for becoming a guardian ad litem (for both Children and Incapacitated Persons) are now available to be completed on demand.
These are the training courses you MUST take to qualify as a GAL for Children or as a GAL for Incapacitated Persons in Virginia.
Representation of Children as a Guardian Ad Litem – Qualifying Course