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 (“GAL”). 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

Phrase meaning "For the Proceeding" referring to adults who look after the welfare of a child and represent their legal interests; usually volunteers who are also officers of the court. If the GAL is not an attorney, they must hire one for the child, but some states are starting to allow GALs to do the actual legal work. GALs are also responsible for medical care of the child.

A guardian appointed by the court to represent the interests of a minor.

A court-appointed guardian who acts on behalf of a person Involved in a lawsuit or court proceeding and who cannot act on her or his own behalf.

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. I Back to Top I ..........................................................................................................................................

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Minors are not considered, under the law, competent to bring legal actions on their own behalf. Therefore, a guardian must be appointed to manage the litigation for them. This is called a guardian ad litem. Usually it is a parent or legal guardian. The court reviews an application for guardian ad litem to make sure that the child's interests are being protected. The court also reviews the contingency fee agreement to make sure it is fair to the minor. Once designated, the guardian ad litem, makes legal decisions for the minor and can agree to a settlement

A person appointed by the court to represent a minor, child, or an incompetent.

A person appointed to stand in the place of a minor (or other under legal disability) made party to a suit.

1. In certain dependency matters, a person with formal legal training appointed by a judge to represent the best interests of an allegedly abused or neglected child; differs from the legal advocate for the child who specifically represents the child's wishes before the court. 2. A recruited, screened and trained citizen volunteer without formal legal training, appointed by a judge to represent the best interests of an allegedly abused or neglected child.

Similar to an attorney for the child. Basically this is an attorney appointed by the court to look after the interests of the child.

One appointed to preserve the assets of the estate of a minor during a litigation which delays the appointment of a general guardian.

A person assigned to protect the specific interests of the children.

an adult, normally an attorney, appointed by the Family Court to act in the child's behalf in a lawsuit (ad litem)

A person appointed by a judge to look after the interests of a minor or an incapacitated person in a court proceeding such as a dissolution or a guardianship.

An adult volunteer, assigned by the court to study and protect the best interests of a youth in a civil or criminal abuse or neglect case. The GAL and the youth should talk on an ongoing basis. The GAL is your voice in the courtroom.

A person appointed by the court to represent the interests of an infant or an incompetent who is a party to litigation.

A disinterested person who is appointed by the Court on behalf of the ward to represent the ward's best interest.

(add LYE dem) Person appointed by a court to look after interests of a minor or incapacitated person involved in legal proceedings.

Special attorney appointed by the court to act on behalf of a child.

A Latin term meaning "guardian at law." It refers to an attorney appointed by the court to look out for the best interests of someone, usually a child or disabled person, during the course of legal proceedings.

Person appointed by the court to represent the rights of minors.

The independent person who is appointed by the Court to represent and safeguard the interests of children in public law proceedings. Powers and duties set out in the Children Act 1989 and The Family Proceedings Rules 1991, part IV; and The Family Proceedings Court (Children Act 1989) Rules 1991.

A person, usually a lawyer or a mental health professional, appointed by the Court to conduct an investigation and issue a recommendation on child custody and visitation.

a lawyer or lay person who represents a child in juvenile or family court. Usually this person considers the "best interest" of the child and may perform a variety of roles, including those of independent investigator, advocate, advisor, and guardian for the child. A lay person who serves in this role is sometimes known as a court-appointed special advocate or CASA.

A neutral person who may be appointed by the Court to evaluate or investigate your child's situation, and file a report with the Court about what is in the best interests of your child(ren). Guardians do not "work for" either party. The Guardian may interview the parties, visit their homes, visit the child(ren)'s school(s) and speak with teachers, or use other resources to make their recommendations.

An attorney appointed by the court to protect in a proceeding the interests of an infant or a person under disability.

a court-appointed guardian to represent a minor

a person appointed by the court to represent a minor (under 18 years old). The representative is usually the minor's parent. A guardian may also represent a person who is mentally incompetent.

A special guardian appointed by the court to represent the best interest of the child. In some counties a GAL may be either an attorney or a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). A GAL must be appointed to every case alleging abuse, neglect, or sexual abuse.

The person assigned by the court to represent the interests of a minor child or incompetent person in legal proceedings. In some states, such as Massachusetts, guardian as litems are appointed by the court to perform investigations or evaluations in custody cases, and to make reports to the court, sometimes with recommendations.

A person appointed by a court to represent and protect the interests of a child or an incapacitated adult during a lawsuit.

A guardian, usually a lawyer, appointed by the court to help a minor or incompetent person in a lawsuit. In a divorce case, the guardian ad litem does not act as an attorney for the child, but reports to the court on what is in the child’s best interests. (See Law Guardian)

attorney appointed by the court during a pending case to represent the interests of a child or a party judged to be incompetent

Meaning "For the Proceeding," which is in regards to adults who are in charge of the welfare of a child and the child's legal interest.

A court-appointed individual who, for the purpose of pending litigation, puts himself in the shoes of a legally incompetent person such as a minor child. He also investigates the matter and files a report with the court.

a person appointed by the court to represent a minor or an adult, not able to handle his or her own affairs, during a legal proceeding. The person appointed does not need to be a lawyer. The guardian ad litem is the guardian just for the purpose of the particular lawsuit. The person acting as the guardian ad litem has the responsibility to pursue the lawsuit and to account for any money recovery.

Someone who is appointed by the court during the course of litigation to promote and protect the interests of a person affected by the litigation. Generally, the Oakland County Probate Court appoints attorneys as guardians ad litem. The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem when required by law [such as for alleged legally incapacitated individuals and alleged protected individuals]. If it deems necessary, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem to appear and represent the interests of any person in any proceeding. See MCR 5.121

A guardian appointed to assist an infant or other mentally incapable defendant or plaintiff, or any such incapacitated person that may be a party in a legal action.

A court-appointed attorney who protects the interests of a child in cases involving the child's welfare.

A person, usually an attorney, appointed by the court to represent a the interests of another person, usually a child, in court.  For instance, a guardian ad litem is often appointed for a child who is the subject of a child in need of assistance case.  Sometimes the court will appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the best interests of a child when the child's parents are dissolving their marriage.  Note:  At least in Iowa, the appointment of a guardian ad litem does not necessarily mean the government will cover the expense.