Guardian ad Litem. 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.
Guardian ad litem. 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.
Guardian ad Litem. 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.
guardian ad litem. A person appointed by the court to represent a child or children in a custody case.
Guardian Ad Litem. 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 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.
Guardian ad Litem. 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.
An abbreviation for " Guardian Ad Litem".