Don't count on court-appointed guardian at litems being competent or giving proper representation. The one my stepkids had was absolutely useless. Even the kids thought so. Get competent legal counsel and document every failing on the part of the father. It sounds nasty, but custody cases are. Also, check into whether or not there will be a record of the hearing. In Virginia, you have to hire your own court reporter for Family Court hearings if you want there to be a transcript of the proceedings.