Definition of ad litem in English:
ad litem
adjectivead ˈlʌɪtɛmˌad ˈlīdəm
Law Appointed to act in a lawsuit on behalf of a child or other person who is not considered capable of representing themselves.
Example sentencesExamples
- However, the federal government left implementation of guardian ad litem requirements to the states.
- A Guardian ad litem may seek to withdraw by filing a motion with the court that appointed the Guardian.
- This brochure answers commonly asked questions about the guardian ad litem's role in the divorce process.
- Casa volunteers serve as the eyes and ears of both the guardian ad litem and the court.
- Serving as a Guardian ad litem in a contested family law proceeding is a challenging job.
Origin
Latin, literally 'for the lawsuit'.