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Old 06-15-2008, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by xxsurroundedbyxy
Hmmm. Did not know that. So really a Guardian Ad Litem does not HAVE to been an attorney, but just someone making sure the child's best interests are represented.

I often wondered because it seems as though the GAL and CASA duties and responsibilities overlap and the only real difference is the GAL may be a little more prepared for legal issues etc.

Thanks for the post because I was confused. I wish they would make everything the same everywhere. Licensing, rules, etc. are different everywhere and makes things so much more complicated than they have to be.
Kim

I think each state is different myself.
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