Massachusetts Association of Guardians ad Litem
About Us Who We AreMAGAL is a professional organization of mental health professionals, attorneys, family service officers, judges, and academics who work in and with the Probate and Family Courts that are charged with resolving disputes over the custody of children. MissionOur primary mission is the education of our members and the family law community about best professional practices and relevant policies governing their work. MembershipMembers of MAGAL include judges, attorneys, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, mental health counselors, visitation supervisors and family service officers. Membership, is by application, subject to board approval, is open to professionals with a practice or interest in child custody. |
Education and Ongoing Events
Upcoming EventsSave the date – November 12, 2026 Weekly ActivitesOngoing weekly events and groups for any of our members. Membership in either MAGAL or AFCC-MA is required to join the meetings below Wednesdays at Noon (Weekly)
Every Wednesday at noon we host a zoom discussion called the GAL discussion group. Click the link below to join. Fridays at 1pm (Monthly)
MAGAL in conjunction with AFCC hosts zoom consultation discussions for those who work at Parenting Coordinators (PC) and those working as therapists with members of court involved divorced or divorcing families (CIT). Each meeting is moderated by an experienced practitioner. Members Sign in for more information. | Resources CHIEF'S OFFICE UPDATESThank you to Joanne Powell for providing us with instructions for GAL's to efile motions. Efiling Instructions 2026 The Chief's office has announced dates for the mandatory training for GAL's to be included on the state's GAL lists. • Half day training for experienced GAL's will take place on 11/4/26. Our Chief's office GAL Liaison Linda Medonis has retired! We wish her a happy retirement and thank her for all her help over the years. Going forward, for GAL procedural questions please contact Joanne Powell at pandf.feegenerating@jud.state.ma.us and Brian Pariser for legal questions at Brian.pariser@jud.state.ma.us.
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