As a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in South Carolina, inclusivity is a value that I hold dear. My role is to represent the best interests of the child in
Author: Nicole
I am a certified Guardian ad litem serving the Midlands area of South Carolina. I have extensive knowledge, training, and experience with child development, family functioning, substance misuse, adult functioning, disabilities, custody issues, and child safety.
I am an independent investigator via court appointments. Unlike most GALs, I only accept a limited number of cases to keep my caseload low and give adequate attention to each family, as well as to maintain a healthy work-personal life balance.
My primary job as of 2024 is as an independent contractor for Jaguar Clubs of North America. I am now Editor and Managing Editor for the Jaguar Journal, a bimonthly print and digital magazine for JCNA. I began writing for the Journal as a freelance journalist for the Member Spotlight human interest column in 2021. I interviewed JCNA members about their lives, JCNA club involvement, and their Jaguar cars. I still write the Member Spotlight.
As children perceive division and conflict between adults, they may encounter situations where they feel the need to report or disclose information about one parent to the other. * (see
Divorce or custody litigation can be an emotionally and mentally challenging time for everyone involved, especially for children. When a marriage breaks down, parents can sometimes become embroiled in a
What to Expect A guardian ad litem (GAL) is appointed by the Court as a neutral third party whose duty is to represent the best interests of the minor