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	Legal guardian - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Guardians ad litem are often appointed in divorce cases to represent the interests of the minor children.
		In these situations, the guardian ad litem is charged to represent the best interest of the minor child which can differ from the position of the state or government agency as well as the interest of the parent or guardian.
		Guardians ad litem are also sometimes appointed in probate matters to represent the interests of unknown or unlocated heirs to an estate.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Guardian_ad_litem (503 words)

	Guardian Ad Litem - Adoption Encyclopedia
		The guardian ad litem is given information from social workers and other authorities and may perform additional investigations as needed before making a recommendation to the court.
		The guardian ad litem should meet with the parents, making it clear that he or she is not their attorney and information they provide will not be held in confidence.
		The guardian ad litem should also investigate any possible problems that could harm the child, such as drug or alcohol abuse or the battering of a spouse, if the child were placed with the family.
	encyclopedia.adoption.com /entry/guardian-ad-litem/160/1.html (357 words)

	Ad litem - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Ad litem is a term used in law to refer to a party appointed by a court to act in a lawsuit on behalf of another party—for instance, a child or an incapacitated adult—who is deemed incapable of representing themselves.
		This term is no longer used in the United Kingdom since the passage of the Children Act 1989, which established the role of children's guardian instead.
		The term is also sometimes used to refer to a judge which only participates in a particular case or a limited set of cases, and does not have the same status as the other judges of the court.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ad_litem (237 words)

	Maine Judicial Branch: Guardian ad Litem Standards
		The Guardian ad litem should meet with the child in the child's placement as often as necessary to determine that the child is safe and to ascertain and represent the child's best interests.
		A Guardian ad litem may petition the Court to appoint a lawyer to represent the Guardian when, it the judgment of the Guardian, such appointment is necessary to protect the legitimacy of the Guardian's role.
		The Guardian ad litem should protect the interests of the child who is a witness in any judicial proceeding relating to the case in which the Guardian ad litem has been appointed.
	www.courts.state.me.us /courtservices/guardian_al/standards.html (2262 words)

	Ethics Opinion 252: Obligations of a Lawyer Appointed Guardian ad Litem in a Child Abuse and Neglect Proceeding With ...
		A lawyer/guardian ad litem cannot enter into a retainer agreement in a tort action on the child’s behalf or represent the child after the retainer is signed unless a proper third party represents the child’s interests in that case.
		The guardian ad litem is responsible for understanding and reporting on the client’s well-being during the pendency of the neglect proceeding and may be the only person who has knowledge of the potential claim or is in a position to take steps to protect the client’s interests regarding the claim.
		Some commentators argue that the guardian ad litem in a neglect proceeding should be an independent advisor to the court on the question of the child’s best interests, while others contend that the guardian ad litem should advocate for the child in the same way as a lawyer represents any other client.
	www.dcbar.org /for_lawyers/ethics/legal_ethics/opinions/opinion252.cfm (3023 words)

	ADLITEM
		All relevant facts should be presented to the court and if the child's wishes differ from the ad litem's determination of the child's best interest, the ad litem shall communicate the child's wishes to the court, as well as the recommendations of the ad litem.
		An attorney ad litem shall not be prevented by any privilege, including the lawyer-client privilege, from sharing with the court all information relevant to the best interest of the child.
		An attorney ad litem shall participate in prerequisite education prior to appointment which shall include ten (10) hours of training and shall participate in four (4) hours of annual continuing education in the areas of child development, custody and visitation, family dynamics and other areas affecting the child and family.
	courts.state.ar.us /opinions/1999b/19991209/adlitem.html (705 words)

	GUARDIAN AD LITEM
		A Guardian ad Litem is a volunteer appointed by the court to protect the rights and advocate the best interests of a child involved in a court proceeding.
		A Volunteer Guardian ad Litem is an individual who is appointed by the court to advocate for children who come into the court system primarily as a result of alleged abuse or neglect.
		A Guardian ad Litem must successfully complete 30 hours of certification training and 6 hours annually of re certification training, and spend an average of 11.75 hours per month working on the case.
	www.guardianadlitem.org /vol_faq.asp (922 words)

	/usr/local/apache2/htdocs/CJC/AD-LITEM.FIN.html
		In 1995 the Texas Legislature, at Section 107.006 of the Texas Family Code gave the authority to the local administrative judge in Texas counties to establish a pool of attorneys to serve as attorneys and guardians ad litem.
		Ad litem representation has allowed me to go into almost every other forum and know that I have as much or more trial experience as any other lawyer I face.
		Ad litem representation can be a prerequisite for appointment by family courts to fee based ad litem representation.
	law.utep.edu /cjc/AD-LITEM.FIN.html (1480 words)

	GAL
		A guardian ad Litem (GAL) is a trained community volunteer who is appointed by the Juvenile Court to represent the best interests of a child who is involved in a court proceeding as a result of having been abused or neglected.
		Ad Litem means "this litigation" or "for this case".
		The Guardian ad litem is appointed to represent the child only for the duration of the court proceeding.
	www.judgebryant.com /gal.htm (1496 words)

	Guardian Ad Litem
		The volunteer Guardian Ad Litem is a representative for the child before the court, social service agencies, and the community.
		Guardian Ad Litem responsibilities include, monitoring the child's case to insure proper services are received, protecting the child from insensitive questioning, speaking for the child in court, and reporting information to assist the Court in determining the best interests of the child.
		A Guardian Ad Litem does not have to be a lawyer, counselor, therapist, or parent, since he/she does not perform these roles for the child.
	www.brevardclerk.us /ctadmin/Guardian_Ad_Litem/guardian.htm (183 words)

	Spencer Fane Britt & Browne LLP - Must a District Invite a Child's Guardian Ad Litem to an IEP Meeting? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Under Missouri law, the court is required to appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the interests of a child in any divorce proceeding in which abuse or neglect is alleged by a divorcing parent.
		In short, the District is not required to invite a child’s guardian ad litem to an IEP meeting.
		A guardian ad litem is defined in Missouri as an individual who is appointed by a court to represent the interests of a minor in a particular lawsuit or case (including a divorce proceeding).
	www.spencerfane.com /content/content/2004-112620-697.asp (452 words)

	Guardian Ad Litem and Legal Definition - USlegalforms.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		A guardian ad litem is a guardian appointed by a court to protect the interests of a minor or incompetent in a particular matter.
		A guardian ad litem shall not disclose information or participate in the disclosure of information relating to an appointed case to any person who is not a party to the case, except as necessary to perform the guardian ad litem duties or as may be specifically provided by law.
		A guardian ad litem may have the authority, in the event that the incapacitated person is in need of emergency life-saving medical services, and is unable to consent to such medical services due to incapacity, to give consent for such emergency life-saving medical services on behalf of the alleged incapacitated person.
	www.uslegalforms.com /legaldefinitions/guardian-ad-litem (693 words)

	Call-A-Law - Florida Guardian ad Litem Program (1068) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Today the appointment of a Guardian ad Litem is mandated in all juvenile dependency and divorce custody cases involving an allegation of child abuse or neglect, and in all criminal cases if the child is a victim or witness to a crime.
		Before Guardians ad Litem were available to represent children, state officials were often faced with conflicts of interests which prohibited them from acting in the best interests of the child.
		A Guardian ad Litem has no such conflict of interest and is legally obligated to do everything possible to ensure the judgment rendered in the case is in the child's best interest.
	www.floridabar.org /tfb/TFBConsum.nsf/48e76203493b82ad852567090070c9b9/944583418771e0da85256b2f006c6011?OpenDocument (517 words)

	FAQs - Buncombe County Guardians ad Litem
		Guardian ad Litem means "guardian for the case or litigation".
		A Guardian ad Litem is 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 Guardian ad Litem serves as a spokesperson for the child along with the attorney advocate.
	www.galbuncombe.org /faqs.htm (474 words)

	Ideas for Legislation (Texas ad Litem Statute)
		If the guardian ad litem is not called as a witness, the court shall permit the guardian ad litem to testify in the narrative.
		(a) [a] guardian ad litem, an attorney ad litem, or an amicus attorney appointed under this chapter is not liable for civil damages arising from a recommendation made or an opinion given in the capacity of guardian ad litem, attorney ad litem, or amicus attorney.
		Provides that an administrative judge may establish a pool from which guardians and attorneys ad litem are selected, and finding the act of setting different criteria for advocates depending on the size of the county to be constitutionally permissible).
	www.childcustodyattorney.com /colorado/_disc25/00000027.htm (1004 words)

	Guardians Ad Litem
		A guardian ad litem is 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.
		Guardians ad litem became widely used after 1974 when Congress required states to pass legislation providing for the appointment of guardians in every judicial proceeding involving an abused or neglected child.
		The guardian ad litem system is primarily a function of the judicial branch and most of the solutions should come from the courts.
	www.auditor.leg.state.mn.us /ped/1995/guardsum.htm (2247 words)

	Iowa Code 2003: Section 915.37 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The guardian ad litem shall be a practicing attorney and shall be designated by the court after due consideration is given to the desires and needs of the child and the compatibility of the child and the child's interests with the prospective guardian ad litem.
		If a guardian ad litem has previously been appointed for the child in a proceeding under chapter 232 or a proceeding in which the juvenile court has waived jurisdiction under section 232.45, the court shall appoint the same guardian ad litem under this section.
		The guardian ad litem shall receive notice of and may attend all depositions, hearings, and trial proceedings to support the child and advocate for the protection of the child but shall not be allowed to separately introduce evidence or to directly examine or cross-examine witnesses.
	www.legis.state.ia.us /IACODE/2003/915/37.html (275 words)

	Office of Guardian ad Litem (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		A guardian ad litem is a lawyer appointed by the court to look after the interests of an infant, child or incompetent during court proceedings.
		Since legal representation for these children is only one aspect of assuring their well-being, the guardian ad litem must work closely with foster parents, therapists, caseworkers, teachers, pediatricians and other medical professionals to determine what action is in the best interest of a child.
		CASA volunteers serve as the eyes and ears of both the guardian ad litem and the court.
	www.utcourts.gov /specproj/galcasa.htm (289 words)

	Dads Divorce - Essential Information and Resources about Divorce, Custody and Child Support for Divorcing Fathers
		Rather, the guardian ad litem serves as the eyes and ears of the judge with regard to custody matters.
		If the guardian ad litem takes your side by recommending to the judge the position that you seeking, it can be a big help in negotiating a favorable custody settlement; conversely, if the guardian seems to take the other side, it can be a major stumbling block.
		A guardian ad litem is most often an attorney and there is no reason to believe that an attorney is well equipped to determine what is in a child's best interests.
	www.dadsdivorce.com /resources/guides/custody/a.php (466 words)

	Guardian ad Litem-Buncombe County
		The Guardian ad Litem Program is a State Agency managed under the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC).
		A Guardian ad Litem is 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 of having been abused or neglected.
		The Guardian ad Litem is the "voice of the child".
	www.galbuncombe.org (157 words)

	Local Juvenile Rules - Rule 27
		Be cognizant that the duty of an attorney to his/her client and the duty of a Guardian ad Litem to his/her ward are not always identical and, in fact, may conflict.
		The powers of the Attorney/Guardian ad Litem shall be wide-ranging, including but not limited to, the right to file motions and to review all confidential records involving the child(ren) by request, through deposition, and by subpoena.
		The Guardian ad Litem may prepare and file written reports detailing observations and recommendations on both an interim basis and at the conclusion of hearing, but in all cases shall be present at all hearings pertaining to the children.
	www.fccourts.org /DRJ/lrjuv/lrjuv27.html (1170 words)

	Bill Tracking - 1996 session > Legislation
		Guardian ad litem for persons under disability; when guardian ad litem need not be appointed for person under disability.
		Every guardian ad litem shall faithfully represent the estate or other interest of the person under a disability for whom he is appointed, and it shall be the duty of the court to see that the interest of
		The court may, in its discretion, appoint the attorney of record for the person under a disability as his guardian ad litem, in which event the attorney shall perform all the duties and functions of guardian ad litem.
	leg1.state.va.us /cgi-bin/legp504.exe?961+ful+CHAP0887 (344 words)

	Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation - Guardian ad Litem Program
		The Guardian ad Litem Program, begun August 1, 1990, continues to provide the judges in Fulton Superior Court, specifically in the Family Division, trained guardians ad litem to represent the best interests of minor children who are the subject of contested custody actions in their Courts.
		The Guardian ad Litem determined through his investigation that it was in the best interests that the son go to live with his father, as he had become involved in gang activity in his current living environment.
		AVLF's Guardians ad Litem and volunteer appellate attorney have briefed numerous issue on a number of occasions and presented arguments to the Georgia Supreme Court as the only voices for the children caught in the middle of devastating family disputes.
	www.avlf.org /guardian.html (523 words)

	Dallas Child Support Enforcement & Family Law, Guardian or Attorney ad Litem, Mandatory Appointment, Permissive ...
		A guardian ad litem may be an attorney, a volunteer advocate, or another adult who has sufficient competence, training, and expertise to represent the child's best interests.
		A child's managing conservator may be appointed guardian ad litem if he or she (1) is not the child's parent or a person petitioning for adoption of the child, and (2) has no personal interest in the suit.
		The child's attorney ad litem may be appointed as the child's guardian ad litem, subject to special rules.
	www.dallaschildsite.com /cm_guardian.html (322 words)

	NCJRS Abstract - National Criminal Justice Reference Service
		A guardian ad litem is appointed by the court to protect the interests of a minor during judicial proceedings.
		The guardian ad litem is expected to provide nonlegal advice, make sure the minor understands the consequences of a decision, and protect the minor from impulsive and thoughtless action.
		The presumption on which the requirement of a guardian ad litem rests -- that all minors are incapable of reasoned decisionmaking -- is subject to question.
	www.ncjrs.gov /app/publications/Abstract.aspx?id=82363 (387 words)

	DivorceNet - Guardian Ad Litem (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Each guardian ad litem is required to submit a report stating findings and recommendations to the court.
		While the role of guardian ad litem is valued by the courts, their recommendations are not binding.
		The guardian ad litem is appointed to represent the best interests of the child, not to make a conclusive or presumptive determination; that is the province of the court or master." Richelson v.
	www.divorcenet.com /states/new_hampshire/nhfaq_07 (802 words)

	Section 452-490 Appearance of parties--child--guardian (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Disqualification of a guardian ad litem shall be ordered in any legal proceeding pursuant to this chapter, upon the filing of a written application by any party within ten days of appointment.
		Each party shall be entitled to one disqualification of a guardian ad litem appointed under this subsection in each proceeding, except a party may be entitled to additional disqualifications of a guardian ad litem for good cause shown.
		The guardian ad litem may, for the purpose of determining custody of the child only, participate in the proceedings as if such guardian ad litem were a party.
	www.moga.state.mo.us /statutes/C400-499/4520000490.HTM (321 words)

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