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A guardian ad litem is a ward's legal advocate in a single court action.On the other hand, a guardian has overall legal authority to make personal and financial decisions for a child or incapacitated party, although the title may not be permanent.
Courts frequently appoint guardians ad litem to represent children's interests in cases involving adoption, child custody, child support, divorce, emancipation of minors, and visitation rights. In these cases, the guardians ad litem usually act as factfinders for the court, not as advocates for the children.
Protective Placement is a court order authorizing the Ward's placement in certain facilities for the primary purpose of providing care and custody.
Emergency protective placements are a means of intervening in an emergency situation if it is probable that a person, as a result of an incapacity defined in Chapter 55, is unable to provide for his or her own care or custody.
A guardian appointed by the court to represent the interests of Infants, the unborn, or incompetent persons in legal actions. Guardians are adults who are legally responsible for protecting the well-being and interests of their ward, who is usually a minor.
A Guardian ad Litem, commonly referred to as a GAL, is a person appointed by the Court to investigate the facts of any proceeding pending in the court relating to or involving questions as to the care, custody or maintenance of minor children and as to any matter involving domestic relations.
Essentially, an Attorney ad Litem will act as a third attorney in the case. Conversely, a Guardian ad Litem is appointed to act as a friend or investigator/evaluator on behalf of the children's best interest.It is important to know the Guardian or Attorney ad Litem before having them appointed to your case.