Attorney Ad Litem

Ad Litems represent children and other incapacitated persons in legal matters. Ad Litems are licensed attorneys, with special training for representing children particularly. At Lion Legal, we often describe them as a cross between lawyers and social workers.

Our Lion Lawyers handle hundreds of family-related legal cases annually, representing parents, grandparents, and children. We understand the unique stress of custody disputes on the children and the common complaints of parents about Ad Litem attorneys in their custody cases.

Do your children need an Ad Litem?

Ad Litem attorneys are invaluable to custody cases, ensuring that the best interests of the children are truly prioritized by the parents and the Court, but only if those Ad Litem attorneys fulfill their responsibility of representing their children-clients with the neutrality, finesse, organization, and investigative skills necessary to first determine and then advocate for the best interests of the children. The process involves document gathering, parental interviews, child interviews, witness interviews, and a recommendation to the Court at the conclusion. All involved parties appreciate our prompt communication, organization, and commitment to delving into all the complicated layers of parenting, to determine the best interests and wishes of the children.

Is Lion Legal Ad Litem right for you?

If your children need an Ad Litem Attorney, then a Lion Legal Ad Litem is right for you. Our Lion Legal Ad Litem Lawyers recognize the perception by parents and lawyers that Ad Litem attorneys don’t communicate well, don’t investigate, don’t do their jobs and as a result, those Ad Litem attorneys cannot represent their children with the compassion and concern demanded of the circumstances.

Lion Legal Ad Litem attorneys recognize that the process, how it feels, and being heard are are equally as important as getting the right result. Consistent with our Mission and Firm Values, our children-clients feel the emotional investment of their Lion Legal Ad Litem through the compassion and time we invest from the beginning to the end of representation and achieving the best interests of our children-clients every time – whether in the negotiating room or the courtroom.

Availability & Pricing

Lion Legal Ad Litem Services are available state-wide, with interviews and visiting options available at private homes and at our Lion Legal Offices.

Ad Litem Attorneys are court-ordered and must be agreed upon by the parties and their lawyers or the court will choose if you cannot agree. Before having a Lion Legal Ad Litem appointed, please check with us to confirm calendar availability and potential conflicts.

If Lion Legal has ever represented one of the parents, then we cannot represent the children in the capacity of an Ad Litem Attorney; however, our Ad Litem and Supervised Visitation Services coordinate well together. For information about our Supervised Visitation Services, click here.

Sometimes, the parents qualify for grant funds to pay for Ad Litem Attorneys. Our private pay rates are competitive at $250/hour, which are typically split by the parents equally (or however the Court orders the split).