You must be a member of the Georgia Guardians ad Litem, Inc. organization to attend its annual conference and training. Membership is $25 per year and runs from September (annual conference/training) to the following September (annual conference/training).

If you have not previously applied for membership, please fill out the membership application by clicking here.

If you were previously a member of Georgia Guardians ad Litem, Inc., and need to renew your membership, please click here.

*The Basic Training will cover the required topics for eligibility to serve as a Guardian ad Litem, as set forth in U.S.C.R. 24.9; however, completing the training in no way guarantees appointment as a Guardian ad Litem. Appointments are at the discretion of the Court and each judicial circuit may have its own unique training requirements in addition to the Basic Training offered here. Please check with the Court Administrator in your circuit.

We may have a limited number of need-based scholarships available to cover some expenses for trainings. If you would like to apply for a needs-based scholarship, please submit the Scholarship Application here.

Georgia Guardians ad Litem, Inc. has secured a reduced rate for a limited number of rooms at the conference/training site. We anticipate that our block of rooms will SELL OUT quickly. If you intend to stay on-site for the training, we encourage you to IMMEDIATELY make reservations by contacting the MARRIOTT SAVANNAH RIVERFRONT

PLEASE SUBMIT PAYMENT WITH REGISTRATION. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR DIFFICULTIES WITH THE FORM OR PAYMENT, PLEASE CONTACT US AT ADMIN@GAGALS.ORG.

*TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
The Basic Training will cover the required topics for eligibility to serve as a Guardian ad Litem, as set forth in U.S.C.R. 24.9; however, completing the training in no way guarantees appointment as a Guardian ad Litem. Appointments are at the discretion of the Court and each judicial circuit may have its own unique training requirements in addition to the Basic Training offered here. Please check with the Court Administrator in your circuit. All cancellations and requests for refunds of registration must be received in writing and postmarked or emailed by August 15, 2025 to receive a full refund, less a $75.00 administrative fee. Absolutely no refunds will be granted after August 15, 2025.Requests for refunds should be sent to Georgia Guardians ad Litem, Inc. (GA GALS) c/o Brandy Daswani 2440 Sandy Plains Road, Bdlg 27 Ste 100, Marietta, GA 30066. In lieu of a refund, transfer of registration to another person may be done once, at any time, without a fee, upon notification to Georgia Guardians ad Litem, Inc. at admin@gagals.org.We reserve the right to cancel the event because of good-faith concerns with respect to the safety, health, or welfare of the attendees and staff, or in the unlikely event that inadequate enrollment makes it economically impractical to host the event.  We reserve the right to modify or change the agenda as may be necessary. Every reasonable effort will be made to operate programs as planned, but alterations may occur due to unforeseen circumstances.The information presented is solely for educational purposes. The opinions expressed by the faculty or speakers in their materials and presentations are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Georgia Guardians ad Litem, Inc., its officers, directors and/or employees. The faculty is not engaged in rendering legal or other professional advice and these presentations and publications are not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. All publications and presentations were created to serve the continuing legal education needs of practicing attorneys and guardians ad litem.Georgia Guardians ad Litem, Inc.  takes the health and safety of our attendees and staff seriously. We will adhere to the health and safety protocols as required by law and/or recommended by the public health authorities, including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.Your attendance is at your own risk. You agree that Georgia Guardians ad Litem, Inc., and their contractors cannot be held responsible if you contract Covid 19 either before, during or after returning from the event.Georgia Guardians ad Litem, Inc. cannot accept any responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine, acts of God, government regulation, force majeure or other causes beyond our control and which either prevent or inhibit performance hereunder. Moreover, Georgia Guardians ad Litem, Inc. assumes no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity in connection with the service of any automobile, motorcoach, launch or other conveyance used in carrying out this program or for the acts or defaults of any company or person engaged in carrying out the arrangements of the program.By registering for this event, I understand that my participation in the Georgia Guardians ad Litem, Inc. (“GAGAL”) conference, training sessions, and any related or voluntary social activities sponsored by GAGAL (including but not limited to receptions, meals, and off-site events) is voluntary. I assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries, or damages that may occur as a result of my participation, including travel to and from such activities. I agree to release, indemnify, and hold harmless GAGAL, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and volunteers from any and all liability, claims, or demands arising out of or related to my participation.By registering for this conference, you are consenting to adding your name and email address to our mailing list. You may opt-out or unsubscribe at any time. Your email address will not be distributed to any commercial mailing lists unrelated to Georgia Guardians ad Litem, Inc.