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A quick definition of ad litem:

Ad litem: This is a Latin phrase that means "for the suit." It is used to describe someone who is appointed by a court to help with a legal case. For example, a guardian ad litem is a special guardian who helps a child during a court case. An attorney ad litem is a lawyer who helps a child during a legal action, like a divorce or child abuse case. An administrator ad litem is appointed by a court to help with a lawsuit when someone has died and there is no one else to represent their estate.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Ad litem is a Latin term that means "for the suit." It refers to a person appointed by a court to represent someone's interests in a legal proceeding.

  • Guardian ad litem: A guardian ad litem is a lawyer appointed by the court to manage the affairs of a ward during a legal proceeding. For example, if a child is involved in a custody battle, a guardian ad litem may be appointed to represent the child's interests.
  • Attorney ad litem: An attorney ad litem is a court-appointed lawyer who represents a child during a legal action, such as a divorce, termination, or child-abuse case. The attorney owes to the child the duties of loyalty, confidentiality, and competent representation.
  • Administrator ad litem: An administrator ad litem is appointed by the court of probate to represent an estate during a lawsuit when there is no existing executor or administrator of the estate, or if the executor or administrator has conflicting interests.

These examples illustrate how ad litem is used to appoint someone to represent the interests of a person or entity during a legal proceeding. The appointed person has a duty to act in the best interests of the person or entity they represent.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
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Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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