guardian ad litem

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guardian
noun[C]
uk
/ˈɡɑː.di.ən/us
/ˈɡɑːr.di.ən/
a person who has the legal right and responsibility of taking care of someone who cannot take care of himself or herself, such as a child whose parents ...
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ad
noun[C]
uk
/æd/us
/æd/
informal for ...
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In the civil courts, there are provisions for the appointment of a next friend orguardianadlitem for those who are under a disability.
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Admittedly, the boards try to ensure that theguardianadlitem is not an officer for the same placement district.
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The creation of an effectiveguardianadlitem service will be essential to the successful operation of the children order.
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Theguardianadlitem service was good, but has sadly suffered heavily in the past two or three years.
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Probation officers continue to shareguardianad-litem duties in adoption cases; they are excluded only from acting in that capacity in care proceedings.
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This suggests that aguardianadlitem be appointed to safeguard the patient's interests.
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The official solicitor is the child'sguardianadlitem and is responsible for taking whatever action is necessary in the child's interests.
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Their views are often represented by social workers and by aguardianadlitem appointed by the court.
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Children under 12 years may be given party status by the court if appropriate, and aguardianadlitem should be appointed in every case.
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The first is the role of theguardianadlitem after the assessment process and the second is that of the court.
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This amendment would require the local authority also to consult theguardianadlitem for the child if one has been appointed.
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Unless there are court proceedings, therefore, theguardianadlitem has no function.
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Aguardianadlitem is appointed by the court for a specified purpose—to safeguard the interests of the child for the purpose of the proceedings.
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The mere existence of aguardianadlitem, however useful, might not be the right course in that situation.
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First, there will be power to make rules of court covering the appointment of aguardianadlitem.
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I am particularly pleased that he perceives in this amendment a possible shape for theguardianadlitem panel at some time in the future.
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Expanding theguardianadlitem service in that way would also require additional resources, as well as duplicating existing ones.
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Where complex and difficult cases arise, the child's needs should be protected by the appointment of aguardianadlitem and reporting officer.
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The child should always be a party to a case and always be represented by aguardianadlitem.
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Theguardianadlitem protects the specific interests of a child who is being placed for adoption.
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