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Oklahoma law statutorily defines the role of a GAL in 43 O.S. §107.3(A)(2) and states as follows: 

The GAL may be appointed to objectively advocate on behalf of the child and act as an officer of the court to investigate all matters concerning the best interests of the child. In addition to other duties required by the court and as specified by the court, the GAL shall have the following responsibilities: 

a. review documents, reports, records and other information relevant to the case, meet with and observe the child in appropriate settings, and interview parents, caregivers and health care providers and any other person with knowledge relevant to the case including, but not limited to, teachers, counselors and childcare providers, 

b. advocate for the best interests of the child by participating in the case, attending any hearings in the matter and advocating for appropriate services for the child when necessary, 

c. monitors the best interests of the child throughout any judicial proceeding,

d. present written factual reports to the parties and court prior to trial or at any other time as specified by the court on the best interests of the child, which determination is solely the decision of the court, and e. the GAL shall, as much as possible, maintain confidentiality of information related to the case and is not subject to discovery pursuant to the Oklahoma Discovery Code. 

At Oklahoma Gal Services, LLC, we specialize in the health, safety and welfare of the children that are the subjects of litigation. We are committed to providing an objective and impartial assessment to the Court, in order to provide for the best interest of the children involved.