Statements (20)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:law
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| gptkbp:appointedBy |
gptkb:judge
|
| gptkbp:commonIn |
family law cases
child custody cases abuse and neglect proceedings |
| gptkbp:compatibleWith |
legal guardian of the person
|
| gptkbp:function |
represent best interests of a minor or incapacitated person in court
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
guardians ad litem
|
| gptkbp:jurisdiction |
varies by country and state
|
| gptkbp:mayInclude |
gptkb:lawyer
gptkb:social_worker |
| gptkbp:origin |
Latin term meaning 'for the lawsuit'
|
| gptkbp:responsibility |
investigate circumstances
make recommendations to court report findings to court |
| gptkbp:usedIn |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:United_States other common law jurisdictions |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:family
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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