A home visit from a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) is an extremely important event. It can have a huge impact on the outcome of your child custody case. The GAL is trained to look for several things. One of the most important issues is the safety of your children. They will be looking to see if you are a fit parent. They start by making sure that your home is a safe environment for your children. Is there food in the refrigerator? Are you in a safe neighborhood? Are there dangerous people around your children? These are just some of the many things a GAL will investigate.