GAL appointment

Hello! I am new to this forum…I have been divorced for 2 years. My ex is abusing alcohol during his custodial time and our young children are fearful of him and have anxiety about going to his house. My 6 and 8 year old reported this to their teachers and school counselor. He was confronted and admitted to having an alcohol problem. Today he is back pedaling. CPS is now involved. How do I pursue having GAL appointed? Our case is in Wake County. Thanks!

Your better course of action is to file a custody lawsuit against the other parent, or file a motion to modify your current custody order. You can also include a motion for a guardian ad litem to be appointed or a child’s advocate to be appointed, which is a unique program to Wake County.


Anna Ayscue

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