In Va., can a Guardian ad litum change the custody hearing date to an earlier date if a compromise has been reached by the 2 parents.

Only the court has authority to change the date for a hearing. A party can make a motion to continue the matter or expedite the matter, but the ultimate decision rests with the court. A party can elect not to pursue a petition/motion prior to the court date. However, if you want your compromise to be entered as an order of the court, you can ask the GAL to document the agreement and prepare a consent order for all parties to endorse. The GAL is a party to the matter and can, if s/he does not believe the agreement is in the best interests of the minor child, object to the agreement. The above response has been provided for general guidance on matters of interest only and is not intended as a legal advice. No attorney-client relationship has been created between the reader of this response and The Law Office of Karen M. Holman, PLLC.