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Special temporary guardian appointed by the court to represent the best interests of the ward or respondent in the proceedings. A GAL is appointed if the court decides that the respondent cannot determine his own interests because of impaired ability. Duties end when guardianship proceedings conclude.
a person, usually a lawyer, who is appointed by the court to prosecute or defend a person who is legally unable to do so. This person is commonly used to represent children in a divorce if custody is hotly contested or if there are allegations of domestic violence or child abuse. The fees of the Guardian ad Litem are usually paid by the parents. The Guardian ad Litem is not a representative or advocate for either parent. In some states the Guardian ad Litem may make a recommendation to the court regarding custody.
A guardian ad litem (GAL) is an attorney appointed by a judge to represent the interests of a child who is before the court in a case involving abuse, neglect, foster care, or mental health commitment. A judge may also appoint a GAL in other juvenile or custody matters.
A person appointed by the court to represent the best interested of the child or youth in any legal proceedings involving the young person Often but not always an attorney. GALs may be paid or may serve in a pro-bono (unpaid) capacity. In some areas CASAs are called GALs even though they are not attorneys.
In the context of Mental incapacity, a person appointed by the court to protect the interests of a person under disability, who may not otherwise acknowledge service, defend, make a counterclaim or intervene in any proceedings, or appear in any proceedings under a judgement or order notice of which has been served on him.
A special guardian appointed by the court to represent children or disabled persons during the course of litigation.
A person appointed to defend a court action or other legal proceeding on behalf of a child, or a person under a disability• Children & Civil Law
A guardian that is appointed by the court to protect someone who is not able to protect them selves. Glossary.
Latin for "guardian at law." The person appointed by the court to look out for the best interests of the child during the course of legal proceedings. Click Here to get Unlimited Legal Advice for $26/Month or Less.
A court-appointed attorney who's duty it is to look after the best interest of the child in cases involving the child's welfare.
A person appointed by the court to represent the best interests of a juvenile in a court proceeding.
Person (need not be a lawyer) appointed by a court to represent a minor or incompetent for purpose of litigation.
A person designated by the court to administer the affairs of a person declared to be legally incompetent, such as a minor. A guardian ad litem is a person designated by the court to handle the affairs of the incompetent in a particular legal proceeding. The guardianship of the person and of the person's property may be placed in separated people.
Legal term referring to a 3rd party who has been appointed to speak or act on behalf of a child or fetus.
A person appointed by the court to represent a child or children in a custody case.
A person appointed by the court during the course of a litigation for the purpose of protecting the interests of an infant or incompetent adult.
Often an attorney, or other person, appointed by the court to represent the interests of a child. The status of guardian ad litem exists only within the confines of the particular court case in which the appointment occurs.
Person appointed by a court to look after the interest of a minor involved in litigation.
(ad li'tem) - A person appointed by a court to look after the interests of an infant or incompetent whose property is involved in litigation. ()
A person appointed by a court to manage the interests of a minor or incompetent person whose property is involved in litigation.
a court appointed advocate for children involved in court proceedings
a court-appointed attorney representing the incompetent client
a guardian appointed by the court to act on behalf of a minor or incompetent person
a lawyer appointed by the court to look after the interests of an infant, child or incompetent during
an arm of the court whose function is to protect the ward, and a court must not permit its arm to strangle him
an attorney appointed by the court to examine the proposed settlement to ensure the settlement is in the best interest of the child
an attorney appointed by the court to represent the best interests of minor children as to paternity, legal custody, physical placement and support
an attorney appointed to represent the best interest of the child(ren) when- ever the courts are asked to make decisions that involve them
an attorney or other adult appointed by the court during the court case to represent the interests of a minor or a person with special needs during the judicial proceedings
an attorney or qualified professional charged with independently advising the court about your circumstances, and the need for Guardianship
an attorney who is appointed to represent the children themselves, and not the parents in a divorce case
an attorney whose directive is to advocate for the best interests of the child
an independent, court appointed advocate for a child in custody proceedings
an independent third party advocate, matched with an abused or neglected child who has come under the protective custody of the Department of Health and Welfare
an individual, usually an attorney, appointed for the sole purpose of representing another person in a particular court proceeding, such as in a dispute over the validity of a will
an officer of the court
a person appointed by a court to represent the best interests of a child (or children) in court proceedings when they are at risk of being overlooked
a person appointed by the Court to protect the interests of a child in litigation
a person appointed by the court to protect the special interests of a party, such as a minor, in a judicial proceeding
a person appointed by the court to represent the best interest of a person under a disability
a person appointed by the court to speak on behalf of a child and to protect the rights of the child during court proceedings
a person appointed by the court to stand in the shoes of a minor in a court proceeding in which the minor has some interest
a person appointed solely to bring or defend a lawsuit, or otherwise represent another person's interests in a legal proceeding, on behalf of that person
a person appointed to represent the interests of any minor or incompetent in any lawsuit or matter pending before any Court
a person assigned by the judge to act in place of a parent for a child whose parents are required to appear in court but are not available to appear, or assigned for an adult who is mentally or physically unable to speak for himself or herself in court
a person designated by the court to represent the interests of a minor child or incapacitated adult in a legal action
a person that is appointed by the Court to represent the interests of a person who is unable to do so for themselves
a person who agrees or is appointed to appear and act for an infant, or person of unsound mind not so found, who is made defendant to proceedings in court
a person who is appointed by a court to represent and protect the interests of a child
a person, who is often, but not always a
a person who will advocate for what s/he thinks is in your best interest
a responsible adult appointed by a court to pursue a case in a child's name and work to protect and defend the child's rights
a special guardian appointed by the court for the sole purpose of representing the patient's best interests in the pending litigation
a specially trained professional who is appointed by the court to investigate and represent the child's or children's best interests to the Court in contested child custody matters
a trained advocate who is appointed by the court to speak for the "best interest of the child
a trained community volunteer appointed by a Juvenile Court Judge to investigate and determine the needs of abused and neglected children petitioned into the court system by the Department of Social Services
a trained community volunteer who is appointed by the Juvenile Court to represent the "Best Interests" of a child who is involved in court proceedings as a result
a trained community volunteer who is paired with an Attorney Advocate to
a trained volunteer appointed by the court to represent and advocate for the best interest of children who have been abused, abandoned or neglected
a volunteer appointed by the court to advocate for a child
See Court-Appointed Representative.
A guardian appointed by a court to represent an minor or incompetent person.
Someone appointed by the court to represent the interests of a minor or incompetent person in a legal proceeding.
an individual appointed by a court to represent the interests of a minor or incompetent / impaired person in a legal proceeding.
a person appointed by the court to represent the interest of a minor or incompetent during the litigation.
There are several methods a court can use to obtain information about parents and their dispute over which parent should assume the role of primary residential parent. One of the most common methods is the appointment of a guardian ad litem (“GALâ€). The GAL will often be a lawyer but can also be a mental health professional or a social worker. The GAL can conduct interviews with the children’s parents, teachers, neighbors, and daycare providers, as well as with other persons who are regularly around the children. Usually, a report is written that contains recommendations which will be given to the judge.
A person appointed to defend an action on behalf of a minor or a person with a disability
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