Litem

“There will be a hearing, and the judge will appoint a guardian ad litem, which is—” ❋ Jodi Picoult (2004)

It would be just as valid to phrase the issue thus: “providing representation as guardians ad litem for unborn children to prevent their being killed in utero is, by definition, a public good.” ❋ Unknown (2009)

The guardian ad litem an attorney appointed by the court also had to sign off on decisions about Mom's estate. ❋ Don McNay (2011)

One major concern for the Orphans 'Court is lack of funding to appoint an attorney, guardian ad litem or investigator in guardianship of the minor cases to provide the court with an independent evaluation of the proposed guardian, the home and community where the minor resides. ❋ Post (2010)

Also, my niece was a minor, and a guardian ad litem had to be appointed to protect her interest. ❋ Don McNay (2011)

Each year we host a conference to expand our knowledge, exchange best practices, and celebrate the many achievements of the 70,000 CASA and guardian ad litem volunteers nationwide who are committed to helping abused and neglected children find safe and permanent homes. ❋ Michael Piraino (2011)

In November 2011, a guardian ad litem recommended parenting and communication classes for both parents as well as a visitation schedule for Barnes until he completed evaluations for domestic violence and mental health and complied with treatment recommendations. ❋ Unknown (2012)

You will note that Terri Schiavo acquired a guardian ad litem, what, seven years before she died? ❋ Unknown (2010)

And I've worked inside (guardian ad litem) and outside the "system" to intervene when I could. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Interesting celebrity footnote: the guardian ad litem for the grandchildren is listed as "Mario Cuomo, Esq." ❋ Unknown (2008)

In fact, she said, when parents are locked in serious conflict, some judges refuse to award shared physical custody and guardians ad litem typically recommend against it. ❋ ROBERT MNOOKIN (2010)

The judge ordered that a guardian ad litem be appointed to investigate how the kids are doing and to report to the judge in ninety days. ❋ ROBERT MNOOKIN (2010)

I ended up thinking, what a terrible waste.16 Brenda and Thomas spent about $150,000 on lawyers, experts, and the guardian ad litem—nearly 10 percent of their combined family assets.17 Sadder still, Thomas and Brenda put themselves and their children through a bruising fourteen months. ❋ ROBERT MNOOKIN (2010)

Or, in the case of some sad situations (incest-rape), the intervention of a guardian ad litem. ❋ Unknown (2008)