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Definition: A person appointed by the court to represent the best interests of a child in a legal proceeding. In Florida, the Guardian Ad Litem Program provides trained volunteers for dependency (abuse/neglect) cases.
Category: Juvenile Law · Statute: F.S. 39.820 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Guardian Ad Litem in Florida
A person appointed by the court to represent the best interests of a child in a legal proceeding. In Florida, the Guardian Ad Litem Program provides trained volunteers for dependency (abuse/neglect) cases.
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