Guardian ad litem definition

Guardian ad litem means an individual whom the court appoints to assist the court in determining the child's best interests. A guardian ad litem does not need to be an attorney.

Guardian ad litem means a person, appointed by the court

Guardian ad litem means a person, appointed by the court to represent the best interests of a child in a proceeding under this chapter, or in any matter which may be consolidated with a proceeding under this chapter. A "court-appointed special advocate" appointed by the court to be the guardian ad litem for the child, or to perform substantially the same duties and functions as a guardian ad litem, shall be deemed to be guardian ad litem for all purposes and uses of this chapter.

Examples of Guardian ad litem in a sentence

• A Guardian ad litem shall include in the Statement of Qualifications filed pursuant to RCW 11.88.090 a statement as to whether the guardian ad litem currently represents any professional guardians, and if so, the name(s) of such guardian(s).(c) Multiple Roles in Same Proceeding; Self-Dealing.

• Appointment of Guardian ad litem (GAL): (A) Upon the motion of the Court or either party, the Court shall appoint a guardian ad litem (GAL) to protect the interest of the child.

• Guardian ad litem" means a person appointed to inform the court about, and to represent, the needs and best interest of an individual.[PL 2017, c.

• Ct., NY Cty 2009) (Lebovits, J.) In an exceptionally thorough opinion that places great emphasis on the liberty and property interests of a mentally ill housing court litigant, the Housing Court in NYC held that a Housing Court Guardian ad litem who believes that a ward's best interests will be served by consenting to a settlement forfeiting the ward's apartment may NOT consent on the ward's behalf to a final judgement to compel the ward to vacate the premises over the ward's objection.

• Guardian ad litem - Immunity.The court at any stage of a proceeding under this chapter, on application of a party or on motion of the court, shall appoint a guardian ad litem for a child who is a party to the proceeding if the child has no parent, guardian, or custodian appearing on the child's behalf or the interests of the parent, guardian, or custodian conflict with the child's or in any other case in which the interests of the child require a guardian.

More Definitions of Guardian ad litem

Guardian ad litem means a person, appointed by the court to

Guardian ad litem means a person, not related to a party to the action, appointed by the court to represent the best interest of a party who is under a legal disability.RCW 26.33.020

Guardian ad litem means the same as that term is defined in Section 78A-2-801.

Guardian ad litem means a person, appointed by the

Guardian ad litem means a person familiar with the provisions of this Part who is appointed from the list of surrogate parents or who is a pro bono attorney appointed to represent the interests of a student in an impartial hearing pursuant to section 200.5(j)(3)(ix) of this Part and, where appropriate, to join in an appeal to the State Review Officer initiated by the parent or board of education pursuant to section 200.5(k) of this Part. A guardian ad litem shall have the right to fully participate in the impartial hearing to the extent indicated in section 200.5(j)(3)(xii) of this Part.

Guardian ad litem means a person appointed by the court to represent the minor’s interests before the court.

Guardian ad litem means a person appointed to represent a newborn under Title 41, chapter 3.