Late GAL report... what should I do?

I’m dealing with a high-conflict divorce in Ohio. The GAL (Guardian Ad Litem) didn’t fulfill their duties before recommending my ex for unsupervised visits, and within two months, my ex was abusing our kids again. A TPO (Temporary Protection Order) was granted, but it didn’t stick for a CPO (Civil Protection Order) due to a technicality. My ex was put back on supervised visits, which haven’t been consistently exercised—averaging about 2 hours every 2 months. I filed a complaint with exhibits according to local rules and submitted objections to the last interim report, which didn’t sit well with the judge because of the sheer volume of my submission. The GAL requested to be removed if the court agreed with my complaint, which I suspect was their aim but didn’t succeed. They’ve spoken to my ex’s witnesses but not mine. I work in a related field, and the GAL and I worked on several cases together last year, but they didn’t disclose that relationship. They deny any abuse, despite findings in forensic interviews. Their accusations against me of parental alienation aren’t supported by the children’s counselor. The GAL is also claiming the counselor told them different information than what they shared with me. It feels like a cover-up for the abuse and an effort to discredit me. The GAL report was due today, but their assistant asked for an additional 48 hours without giving a reason. My ex said that’s fine, but I was counting on getting things ready regarding the report tomorrow evening and Thursday morning due to work and the kids’ extracurriculars. If I say no, even respectfully, will that look bad? Has anyone had similar experiences? What was the outcome?

Saying no might not matter since the report isn’t ready. Focus on your priorities.

You could express your concerns but ultimately, it’s the GAL’s timeline. Document everything just in case.

I had a similar situation, and being too pushy can backfire. Sometimes it’s better to play the long game.