Natalia is a registered Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) and has been on the King County Superior Court Title 26 (Family Matters) GAL Registry since 2019, advocating for the interests of the minor children during divorce and post-divorce custody matters. Natalia is the only Russian speaking GAL in King County at this time. Natalia has extensive experience in domestic violence and substance abuse litigation, as well as other complex custody issues, such as blended and multi-cultural families, loss of parent-child bond, child abuse etc. Upon appointment as a GAL, Natalia is asked by the court to investigates the household situation and recommend the best parenting plan, or modification of the parenting plan to the parties and the court. Natalia can help your family to work out the best parenting plan for your children.