n. a person appointed by the court only to take legal action on b...

An individual appointed by a court to litigate a matter on behalf of a minor.

person appointed by a court to represent a minor or incompetent for purpose of some litigation

A person, not necessarily a lawyer, who is appointed by a court to represent and protect the interests of a child or an incapacitated adult during a lawsuit. For example, a minor who is a party to a l [..]

Person appointed by the court to represent in a lawsuit someone who is unable either by age or by mental or physical disability. The person's status is temporary and is dissolved upon resolution.

see guardian

A guardian ad litem is a guardian appointed by a court to protect the interests of a minor or incompetent in a particular matter. State law and local court rules govern the appointment of guardian ad [..]

An attorney appointed by the court to take legal action on behalf of a minor or an adult not able to handle his or her own affairs, whose duties may include filing a lawsuit for an injured child, defe [..]

In Utah State Court proceedings, a lawyer appointed by a court to look after the interests of an infant, child or incompetent person during court proceedings.

A person appointed by the court to protect the legal interests of a youth or a person who is determined to be incompetent in various legal proceedings. State law governs the appointment and duties of [..]

A person appointed by a court to manage the interests of a minor or incompetent person whose property is involved in litigation.

  An individual appointed by the court to take charge of specific responsibilities for another individual, often times a child.  

A person appointed to stand in the place of a minor (or other under legal disability) made party to a suit.

The court appointed volunteer who looks out for the best interest of a child.

Person appointed by the court to protect the legal interests of an infant or an incompetent adult, or a missing person who is involved in a court case. The court will appoint a guardian ad litem in cases of juvenile abuse or neglect. The "GAL" may be an attorney.

A guardian ad litem is a person appointed by a court to conduct an investigation and make a recommendation about what is in the best interests of a child or incompetent person.

A person designated by the Court to represent the interests of a minor child.

A person appointed by a court to represent and defend a minor, or an individual unable to manage their financial affairs, in connection with court proceedings; sometimes called a special guardian.

A person appointed by the court to help a minor child understand the probate process and make decisions.

An individual (often a lawyer) appointed to represent the best interests of a child or incapacitated person for the purpose of a legal procedure.