Guardian Ad Litem Certification
Virginia · Supreme Court of Virginia
This form is a certification that a guardian ad litem must fill out to tell the court what actions they have taken while representing a child in a case. It asks the guardian to confirm things like meeting with the child, investigating the case, and advising the child about the legal process.
Where this fits in a case
HearingStage: Hearing
This form is used by a guardian ad litem in a case to certify their work and actions to the court before a hearing.
Either party may file.
Official instructions
How-to guides published by the court for this form.
Common questions
- Who fills out this form?
- The guardian ad litem fills out this form to certify their actions to the court.
- What does this form ask the guardian to confirm?
- It asks the guardian to confirm actions like meeting with the child, investigating the case, and advising the child about the legal process.
- Does filing this form involve a fee?
- The form text does not mention any filing fees.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026.
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