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Term Definition Court Appointed Special Advocate - a guardian ad litem, appointed for the benefit of a minor child, often in custody battle or parental termination action.
Application in Divorce Unlike an attorney for the child(ren), a guardian ad litem is not bound by the wishes of the child. He or she is expected to substitute his or her judgment for the desires of the child.

Also called the best interest of the child."

The CASA will help reduce any influence placed on the child by either parent. The CASA is essentially a liaison between the child and the court and parents.

See Attorney for the Child(ren).