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 EventsMAGAL Fall 2024 Conference: Domestic Violence, Intimate Partner Violence, and Coercive Control 21 Nov 2024 | The Conference Center at Waltham Woods, Waltham, MA Conference will be in person and virtual - More Info
| Resources CHIEF'S OFFICE UPDATESWeekly 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 NoonEvery Wednesday at noon we host a zoom discussion called the GAL discussion group. Click the link below to join. Fridays at 1pmMAGAL in conjunction with AFCC hosts a zoom discussion called the PC Discussion Group for those serving as parenting coordinators. On alternate Fridays, we host a discussion group for court involved therapists (CIT) for those doing therapeutic work with high conflict families of divorce or who are currently litigating divorce. |
