Does anyone know what all of this means?
29th Jan - petition for appointment of guardian
29th Jan - acceptance of appointment
30th Jan -
order of assignment TCA - what is this?
5th Feb - acceptance of appointment as guardian ad litem
6th Feb - notice of hearing
12th Feb civil hearing at 4.45pm
4th Mar - civil hearing at 9am
guardian ad litem
"A guardian ad litem is a unique type of guardian in a relationship that has been created by a court order only for the duration of a legal action. [...] Such court-appointed guardians figure in divorces, child neglect and abuse cases, paternity suits, contested inheritances, and so forth,
and are usually attorneys.
[...]
"Guardians ad litem have extensive power and responsibility. Their duties are greatest in cases involving children, where they investigate, attend to the child's emotional and legal needs, monitor the child's family, and seek to shield the child from the often bruising experience of a lawsuit. Their function as officers of the court is also extensive: in addition to compiling relevant facts, interviewing witnesses, giving testimony, and making recommendations to the court on issues of custody and visitation,
they ensure that all parties comply with court orders. Given the rigors of the task, which is often voluntary or low paid, it is not surprising that courts have traditionally had difficulty finding adequate numbers of qualified individuals to serve as guardians ad litem."