# Divorce Custody: What a Guardian ad Litem Is Really Looking For

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Podcast: [How Not To Suck At Divorce](https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-not-to-suck-at-divorce-4488361)
Published: 2026-07-01T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://hownottosuckatdivorce.com/
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## Resource

Divorce: How to Talk to a Guardian ad Litem Without Hurting Your Custody Case 🎧 Before You Listen... Don't make expensive divorce mistakes. If you're navigating divorce, custody, or co-parenting, our Divorce Crash Course can help you avoid the mistakes that cost people thousands of dollars—and months of unnecessary stress. Typically priced at $150, it's available now for just $50 thanks to our angel underwriters, Our Family Wizard and Soberlink. 👉 Enroll here: https://www.hownottosuckatdivorce.com/divorce-crash-course Click here to get our free guide on avoiding the biggest divorce mistakes! Episode Description If a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) has been appointed in your divorce or custody case, every conversation matters more than you probably realize. Many parents unintentionally damage their credibility by focusing on the wrong things, oversharing, attacking the other parent, or getting caught up in petty conflicts. In this episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce , Andrea Rappaport and family law attorney Morgan Stogsdill sit down with Atlanta family law attorney Daniel Bloom to discuss exactly what Guardians ad Litem look for—and the mistakes that can quietly hurt your custody case. You'll learn why your words matter, how to communicate effectively with a Guardian ad Litem, and why keeping your child's best interests front and center is always the winning strategy. Whether you're currently working with a GAL or simply want to better understand the custody process, this episode offers practical advice that could save you stress, money, and heartache. In This Episode You'll Learn: What a Guardian ad Litem actually does The biggest mistakes parents make during custody evaluations Why constantly criticizing your co-parent can backfire Why saying "my child" instead of "our chi…

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