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Guardian Ad Litemsearch for term: A lawyer or lay person who represents a child in juvenile or family court. Usually this person considers the "best interest" of the child and may perform a variety of roles, including those of independent investigator, advocate, advisor, and guardian for the child. A layperson who serves in this role is known sometimes as a court-appointed special advocate, or CASA.