How to Split a Toaster: A Divorce Podcast About Saving Your Relationships

Protecting the Smallest Voices: Courtney Bowes and the Guardian ad Litem

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From deep in the files labeled, “people you didn’t know you needed in your corner during your divorce,” we bring you the Guardian ad Litem. We welcome Courtney Bowes to the Toaster, a Guardian ad Litem who works with children to ensure their voices don’t get lost in an otherwise noisy process.

Courtney has practiced family law exclusively since graduating from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2004. She has served as the featured lecturer at the Tampa Center for Women and the Stetson Law School Family Law Society.

Links & Notes

  • Bowes Family Law
  • (00:00) - Welcome to How to Split a Toaster
  • (00:29) - Guardian ad Litem Courtney Bowes
  • (01:33) - What Is a Guardian ad Litem?
  • (04:16) - Am I giving something up as a parent by bringing in a GAL?
  • (09:52) - Kids Generally Aren't In Court With Her
  • (11:12) - Heresay Rule
  • (13:40) - When Do Parents Bring a GAL on Board?
  • (15:54) - Talking to the Kids
  • (17:15) - Making Her Recommendation
  • (18:19) - Child's Position and Opinion
  • (20:39) - Two-Way Street
  • (21:40) - How Does She Do Her Job
  • (22:50) - Getting Started
  • (23:22) - Saving Your Relationship With Your Kid
  • (25:28) - Dealing With a GAL in Court
  • (30:48) - Judge Weighing GAL's Opinion
  • (32:24) - Telling Client to Change Behavior
  • (35:40) - Last Thoughts
  • (40:06) - Wrapping Up
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