The trial should've been over in 2.5 months but lasted about 10 months due to numerous delays caused/approved by the GAL. If she wasn't going to be present for most of the proceedings and not communicate for the previous 10 months I didn't see a need to talk AFTER the judge ruled. The GAL wasn't...
I'm noncustodial father. I filed to amend custody order. 10 months after the first court date me and the mother stand before the judge but the guardian ad litem (GAL) isn't present luckily she's submitted her thoughts to the court and the judge makes a decision based on that and whatever else...