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.
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What is a guardian ad litem (GAL)? ... When this happens, the judge will appoint a guardian ad litem (GAL) to assist the judge in making custody, placement, and support decisions. This brochure answers commonly asked questions about the guardian ad litem's role in the divorce process.
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Legal guardian - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A legal guardian 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 ...
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A Guardian ad litem (GAL) is a person the court appoints to represent the best interests of a child in a divorce or parental rights and responsibilities case.
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The Volunteer Lawyers Project ; ... Best Practices Manual for; Guardians Ad Litem ... A VOICE FOR LOW-INCOME CHILDREN: Evaluating Guardians ad litem in Divorce and Parental Rights and Responsibilities Cases...
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www.ptla.org/vlp/conflict.htm
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A GAL is an attorney appointed by the court to represent a minor or an adult who has been declared legally incompetent in litigation issues. The GAL's main responsibility is to represent the client's best interest before the court in accord...
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The Legal Term * Guardian Ad Litem * Defined & Explained ... 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.
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www.lectlaw.com/def/g028.htm
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Report focuses on the broader system in which guardians ad litem function. It addresses how guardian ad litem services are provided in other states; how guardian ad litem services are organized and delivered in Minnesota; ... Guardian Ad Litem Services in Minnesota...
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www.auditor.leg.state.mn.us/ped/1995/guardsum.htm
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