The Sruggles Of Being A Guardian

In this clip from Episode 8 of The See You In Court Podcast, Gillian Onan shares the difficult realities of serving as a guardian in divorce and custody cases. Guardians hold the responsibility of advocating for the best interests of children while remaining neutral in the midst of emotionally charged family disputes.

Key Discussion Points:

• Thankless Role: Guardians often find themselves facing criticism from both sides of the case, leaving them in a position where "nobody’s ever happy with the guardian."
• The Importance of Neutrality: Remaining neutral is critical, but Gillian reflects on how even the most well-meaning guardians can sometimes struggle with biases or external pressures.
• Real-World Impacts: Guardians have the power to influence life-altering decisions in custody cases, making it vital to maintain a balance of fairness and emotional distance.

🎧 Tune in and listen to the complete episode to hear Gillian Onan and Rob Wellon candid thoughts on the divorce overall as well as the emotional and ethical struggles of being a guardian in family law.

👉 Listen to the full episode here: https://seeyouincourt.podbean.com/e/divorce-and-family-law-gillian-onan-and-robert-wellon/

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