guardian ad litem
person who is appointed to act on behalf of a child during a legal proceeding | ||||
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Guardian ad litem Definition from Law Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Guardian Ad Litem
Lat. "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.
Lat. "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.
| Duhaime.org Legal Dictionary |
Guardian ad litem
A guardian appointed to direct litigation on behalf and in the interests of a person otherwise incapable of managing their affairs. - (read more on Guardian ad litem)
A guardian appointed to direct litigation on behalf and in the interests of a person otherwise incapable of managing their affairs. - (read more on Guardian ad litem)
| Divorcesource.com Dictionary |
GUARDIAN AD LITEM
an adult, usually appointed by the court, who represents the non - legal interest of a minor child in a divorce. He or she is a trained social worker, counselor or other professional.
an adult, usually appointed by the court, who represents the non - legal interest of a minor child in a divorce. He or she is a trained social worker, counselor or other professional.
| Massachusetts Divorce Law Dictionary |
Guardian ad Litem ("G.A.L.")
A court-appointed individual who, for the purpose of pending litigation, puts himself or herself in the shoes of a legally incompetent person such as a minor child. He or she also investigates the m atter and files a report with the court
A court-appointed individual who, for the purpose of pending litigation, puts himself or herself in the shoes of a legally incompetent person such as a minor child. He or she also investigates the m atter and files a report with the court
Guardian ad litem Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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guardian ad litem
guardian ad litem
(&?;) (law), a guardian appointed by a court of justice to conduct a particular suit...
see also guardian
guardian ad litem
(&?;) (law), a guardian appointed by a court of justice to conduct a particular suit...
see also guardian
Guardian ad litem Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Legal guardian
A legal guardian is a person who has the legal authority (and the corresponding duty) to care for the personal and property interests of another person, called a ward. Usually, a person has the status of guardian because the ward is incapable of caring for his or her own interests due to infancy, incapacity, or disability. Most countries and states have laws that provide that the parents of a minor child are the legal guardians of that child, and that the parents can designate who shall become the child's legal guardian in the event of their death.
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