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Virginia CLE Guardian ad Litem Information

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.

For complete information about GAL in Virginia please see the Virginia Supreme Court's website.

For questions about GAL in Virginia, please contact The Office of the Executive Secretary at 804-786-9543.

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Available Virginia CLE GAL Seminars (Page last updated Aug. 31, 2010)

GAL for Children

Live Programs

Title GAL Credits
October 2010: 29th Annual Family Law Seminar: Spare the Child 6.0
December 2010: Adv. GAL for Children
This seminar is not available for registration yet, but click here to email a request to be notified when it is posted.

Video Replays

Sept 17, 2010: Representation of Children as a Guardian Ad Litem – 2009 Qualifying Course 7.0
Nov 9, 2010: 29th Annual Family Law Seminar: Spare the Child 6.0

Videos on CD-ROM

Education Law Issues for Juvenile Defense Counsel and GALs 6.0
Representation of Children as a Guardian Ad Litem 2009 7.0

Online Seminars

Advanced GAL for Children (2009) 3.0
GAL for Children: Cultural Issues and the Guardian Ad Litem 0.5
GAL for Children: Overview 1.5
GAL for Children: Physical and Medical Aspects of Child Abuse and Neglect 1.0

GAL for Incapacitated Persons

Live Programs

Title GAL Credits
Sep 15, 2010: 19th Annual Advanced Elder Law 5.0
Nov 10, 2010: Representation of Incapacitated Persons as a GAL – 2010 Qualifying Course 6.0

Video Replays

Sept 3, 2010: Representation of Incapacitated Persons as a Guardian Ad Litem – 2008 Qualifying Course 6.0
Oct 5 and Oct 7, 2010: 19th Annual Advanced Elder Law 5.0
Jan 13, 2011: Representation of Incapacitated Persons as a GAL – 2010 Qualifying Course 6.0

Videos on CD-ROM

Elder Law Basics – What Every Lawyer Needs to Know 6.0

Online Seminars

Advanced GAL: Alzheimer's Disease and Other Forms of Dementia – Issues and Answers/Solutions for Attorneys 4.5
Advising Your Clients on CCRCs for Long-Term Care 1.5
Civil Commitments 0.5
Elder Housing, Care, and Autonomy 1.0
Elder Law Basics 2010 - What Every Lawyer Needs to Know 6.0
Estate Planning and Drafting Tips for Dealing with Minor Beneficiaries1.0
Ethics and the Incapacitated Client 1.0
Evaluation of Decision-Making Capacity in Adults – Legal and Medical 2.0
Hot Topics in Virginia Adult Guardianship Litigation 2.0
Interpreting All That Psychobabble: Depression, Dementia, and Delusions 2.0
Issues in Transition: What Happens When a Special Needs Child Turns 18 2.0
A Lawyer's Guide to Social Security and Medicare 3.0
On Being a Conservator: Tips for Handling Others' Financial Affairs 1.5
Planning for Incapacity – How Much Is Enough? 1.0
Solving the Long-Term Care Insurance Conundrum: What Is It and Who Needs It? 2.0
Top 10 Issues in Adult Guardianship 1.5
Those Confusing M and S Words: Government Benefits Fundamentals 1.5
The Virginia Uniform Power of Attorney Act (2010) 1.5

Virginia CLE Publications with GAL Information

GAL Seminar Materials for Sale

  1. Representation of Incapacitated Persons as a GAL 2008 Seminar Materials
  2. Hot Topics in Virginia Adult Guardianship Litigation Seminar Materials
  3. Representation of Children as a Guardian ad Litem Seminar Materials

Other Publications with GAL Information

  1. Elder Law in Virginia (available for pre-order)
  2. Elder Law Basics 2010 Seminar Materials
  3. Representing Children in a Transformative Environment of Service Delivery and Resources Seminar Materials
  4. Virginia Family Law: A Systematic Approach – Chapter 8
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