Who Is The Client? Ethical Duties of GAL (guardian ad litem) in Kansas

This document discusses the ethical duties of attorneys serving as Guardians ad Litem (GALs) or attorneys for children. It outlines the debate around whether the GAL represents the child's best interests or acts as the child's attorney. The document also summarizes Kansas law changes that clarify the GAL represents the best interests of the child while a separate attorney may be appointed to represent the child. The ethical duties of GALs and child attorneys are the same as any other attorney, such as providing competent representation and maintaining client confidentiality.