a guardian ad litem... GAL is appointed by a court to be a child's adv…

Jodi Picoult
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a guardian ad litem... GAL is appointed by a court to be a child's advocate during legal proceedings that involve a minor. You don't have to be a lawyer to be trained as a GAL, but you have to have a moral compass and a heart. Which, actually probably renders most lawyers unqualified for the job. ✨ Jodi Picoult (2009). My Sister's Keeper - Movie Tie-In: A Novel, p.108, Simon and Schuster
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