Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 22A:2-14

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
When a guardian ad litem is appointed after default in the Chancery Division of the Superior Court, such guardian shall be paid five dollars ($5.00) for his compensation and no more, unless the court shall otherwise order. The attorney for the moving party shall pay the said sum to the guardian ad litem, so appointed, at the time when a copy of such order is served upon the guardian ad litem.

L.1953, c. 22, p. 392, s. 11.