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81-693: Mullighan was born on 25 March 1939 in a hospital in the seaside suburb of Semaphore in Adelaide , South Australia . Until he got married, he lived on the Lefevre Peninsula , at Semaphore and Largs Bay . His father was an electrician who worked for the Electricity Trust , while his mother became a classical violinist as a teenager, initially playing for the South Australian Symphony Orchestra and then

162-716: A tram service from Port Adelaide was built. From around 1911 until 1919, an open-air theatre showing silent films used to operate in the summer on the Esplanade, run by the Wondergraph company, until the company built the Wondergraph Picture Theatre , opened in May 2020. In 1928, a merry-go-round , the largest in Australia, was constructed, driven by an electrical lift motor and gearbox, unlike

243-478: A Guardian ad Litem with completion of the Guardian ad Litem pre-service orientation requirements is requested. Although a guardian ad litem working through a CASA program volunteers their services, some guardians ad litem are paid for their services. They must submit detailed time and expense reports to the court for approval. Their fees are taxed as costs in the case. Courts may order all parties to share in

324-416: A court or otherwise has the legal authority (and the corresponding duty ) to make decisions relevant to the personal and property interests of another person who is deemed incompetent , called a ward . For example, a legal guardian might be granted the authority to make decisions regarding a ward's housing or medical care or manage the ward's finances. Guardianship is most appropriate when an alleged ward

405-543: A determination whether the alleged incapacitated person is actually incapacitated. There will often be an evidentiary hearing. A systematic review of guardianship studies from the United States, Sweden, and Australia found that the most commonly used evidence in guardianship hearings was the alleged ward's medical condition; perhaps surprisingly, descriptions of the alleged ward's cognitive abilities, functional abilities and psychiatric symptoms are much less common. If

486-429: A guardianship action to become the legal guardians when the child reaches the age of majority . A famous example of such an arrangement is the situation involving Britney Spears , who was placed into a conservatorship under the supervision of her father, Jamie Spears , and attorney Andrew Wallet in 2008, following a series of highly publicized personal struggles and issues with mental health. Courts generally have

567-771: A healthcare setting, an advance directive would allow a patient to voice what treatment options they prefer and who they would like to make decisions on their behalf should they become incompetent. The establishment of advance directives is a common practice among seniors in the United States. Further, some individuals with limited functional capacities might maintain their autonomy by relying on family or friends who can help that individual informally or formally navigate important life decisions without formal guardianship, called "supported decision-making". For example, these support individuals can provide suggestions on where their loved one should live or recommend certain treatment options in medical settings. This support system can also help

648-481: A house, he or she needs approval from the local authorities. Once a year a legally assigned guardian have to send his accounting to the Chief Guardian for review. Since 2017, the ward can, while she still have her mental abilities, write a special future letter of attorney ( Framtidsfullmakt ) which later can be used when she loses her abilities. How such a letter should be written is described in detail in

729-614: A job as an office boy in the Crown Solicitor's Office, beginning to study law at the University of Adelaide part-time about a year and a half later. He studied there from 1957 to 1961. Mullighan practised law from 1962, when he was working for Roma Mitchell and, at the age of 23, became a partner in the firm, purely to be able to appear in the Supreme Court of South Australia , there being no Bar at that point. He

810-523: A loved one with functional incapacities might consider whether there are less restrictive alternatives that can achieve the same objectives. Three examples of alternatives include establishing advance directives, relying on supported decision-making, or taking advantage of community-related services that support individuals with functional limitations. Advance directives allow a competent individual to provide their input as to what actions should be taken should they become incompetent. For example, in

891-445: A non-parent is appointed as guardian, the court will determine how the parents' parental rights are impacted by the appointment (e.g., establishing visitation schedules). Legal guardians may be appointed in guardianship cases for adults (see also conservatorship ). For example, because parents are not automatically appointed to serve as the guardian of their mentally or physical disabled child who reaches adulthood, parents may start

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972-410: A precipitating incident prompts a professional, family member, health care worker, or clergyman to initiate guardianship proceedings. While guardianship intends to protect and support incapacitated elderly people unable to care themselves or engage in the activities of daily living without assistance, guardianship sometimes results in financial exploitation of wards. The process will generally start with

1053-489: A result of the report, 400 suspected abusers were reported to South Australia Police . In 2011 it was reported that more than 50 per cent of the victims identified in the Mullighan Inquiry had refused to lodge claims for ex gratia payments, and instead sought private settlements from the government. Former Premier of South Australia, Mike Rann , said after Mullighan's death that Mullighan had "managed to gain

1134-408: A suitable family member is not available. Guardianship for an incapacitated elderly person typically arises when someone determines that an elderly person has become unable to care for their own person and/or property. In fact, most alleged wards are elderly ( M s = 76–82 years), many of whom resided in a care facility and had been diagnosed with a neurological impairment such as dementia. Typically,

1215-563: A traditional legal guardian, but without absolute legal separation from the child's birth parents. These are not to be confused with court-appointed special guardians in other jurisdictions. See section 13 of the Prison Act 1952 . In section 4 of the Official Secrets Act 1989 , the expression "legal custody" includes detention in pursuance of any enactment or any instrument made under an enactment. See section 86 of

1296-429: A two-storeyed timber hotel on the southern corner of The Esplanade and Blackler Street. A very high flagpole was erected to signal to his "White Horse Cellars" hotel at Port Adelaide the approach of ships, earning the area the name Semaphore , often called "The Semaphore". In 1856, an official government signal station was established at the intersection of The Esplanade and Semaphore Road, where officers would record

1377-531: A way of fixing society's current problems. I would very much like to work with offenders and help them realise the effects they have had on victims of their crimes. Mullighan served as president of the Law Society of South Australia for two years between 1978 and 1980, during which time he was concerned with the provision of legal aid in the state, and sitting on the ( Commonwealth government ) Legal Aid Review Committee set up by Lionel Murphy (1972–1974). He

1458-562: Is LeFevre Primary School in the neighbouring suburb of Birkenhead . The local high school is LeFevre High School in the neighbouring suburb of Semaphore South . The only school located in Semaphore is Dominican Primary School, a private school run by the Catholic Education Office. Another nearby faith-based private school is Portside Christian College in neighbouring Ethelton, a primary and secondary school. Semaphore

1539-400: Is always so for minors. The guardianship for adults can take two legal forms, "conservator" or "administrator". The main difference between these two is that an "administrator" has the sole permission to take legal actions within the field of the guardianship. A guardianship can have different legal forms for different parts of the guardianship. Such things as basic human rights is never denied

1620-425: Is appropriate and, if so, will appoint a guardian. Guardians are typically used in four situations: guardianship for an incapacitated elderly person (due to old age or infirmity), guardianship for a minor, and guardianship for developmentally disabled adults and for adults found to be incompetent. A family member is most commonly appointed guardian, though a professional guardian or public trustee may be appointed if

1701-411: Is available along Semaphore Road. Larger long-stay carparks stretch along the foreshore, with access from The Esplanade. Most residential streets have on-street parking available for non-residents, although in the older areas of the suburb many residents park on the street as houses of the pre-car era lack off-street parking. Legal guardian A legal guardian is a person who has been appointed by

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1782-423: Is functionally incapacitated, meaning they have a lagging skill critical to performing certain tasks, such as making important life decisions. Guardianship intends to serve as a safeguard to protect the ward. Anyone can petition for a guardianship hearing if they believe another individual cannot make rational decisions on their own behalf. In a guardianship hearing, a judge ultimately decides whether guardianship

1863-508: Is incapable of managing his own affairs, a guardian (Betreuer) can be appointed (section 1,896, German Civil Code ). An adult guardian is responsible for personal and estate matters, as well as for medical treatment. However, the ward has normally full capacity with all human rights such as those to marry, vote or make a will. The ward's legal capacity can be lost as a result of a court judgment or order (section 1903, German Civ. C.; Einwilligungsvorbehalt ). Every guardian has to report annually to

1944-469: Is nearby, with a service to the Adelaide CBD every 30 minutes every day. On-road cycling lanes are on most major roads, although operation of these is typically limited to peak hours. A separated cycling and walking path runs along the beach's foreshore. Another separated cycling and walking path forms a loop through Semaphore, Ethelton, Port Adelaide and New Port. Some limited short stay car parking

2025-404: Is not federally regulated in the United States; therefore, states vary widely in how they address and manage guardianship cases. Guardians ad litem (GsAL) are persons appointed by the court to represent "the best interests of the child" in court proceedings. They are not the same as "legal guardians" and are often appointed in under-age-children cases, many times to represent the interests of

2106-745: Is preserved to this day at 36 Newman Street. The Odeon Star in Semaphore Road is the oldest purpose-built cinema in Adelaide, opened on 22 May 1920 as the Wondergraph Picture Palace . It was designed by a prominent South Australian architect, Eric McMichael , and built by Emmett Bros. It was renamed Star Theatre in 1930 (as part of the Clifford Theatre Circuit ), and in January 1931, sound equipment

2187-410: Is regulated by a law of its own. Except for normal parenthood, the guardianship is assigned by the district court and supervised by the Chief Guardian, a municipal authority that is mandatory in every Swedish municipality. What is included in the field of guardianship is decided by the district court. The responsibility for health care and nursing is never included in the guardianship for adults, but

2268-549: Is served by the historic Semaphore Library , and Semaphore Road contains a large number of retail stores. Some are aimed at the large number of summer visitors, with a large range of food vendors, clothing boutiques and gift retailers. Semaphore Road was voted the People's Choice Award for best main street in South Australia for 2014. The Odeon Star cinema runs regular programmes of films as well as special screenings for

2349-492: The Adelaide Film Festival . Semaphore has a number of heritage-listed sites, including: Semaphore is in state and federal electorates that are considered historically "safe" Labor -held seats. This is a reflection of the working class heritage of the nearby docks of Port Adelaide , where the dock workers had a bitter struggle against shipping owners for reasonable terms of employment, wages, and safety. In

2430-560: The Children Act 1975 . Any person required or authorized by or by virtue of the Mental Health Act 1983 to be conveyed to any place or to be kept in custody or detained in a place of safety or at any place to which he is taken under section 42(6) of that Act is, while being so conveyed, detained or kept, as the case may be, deemed to be in legal custody. In England and Wales, only an Approved Mental Health Professional has

2511-530: The Jervois Bridge , was opened. The following year saw the construction of the jetty. In 1880, an octagonal brick tower with 2-metre (6 ft 7 in) thick walls was erected in Blackler Street to maintain a water supply when the Jervois Bridge had to be raised for passing ships. It was in use until 1972, after which it was converted into a residence. The Corporate Town of Semaphore

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2592-414: The minor children . Guardians ad litem may be called, in some U.S. states, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). In New York State, they are known as attorneys-for-the-child (AFCs). They are the voice of the child and may represent the child in court, with many judges adhering to any recommendation given by a GAL. GALs may assist where a child is removed from a hostile environment and custody given to

2673-924: The 1970s the docks were containerised and moved to Outer Harbor . The resulting unemployment and poverty in Port Adelaide entrenched the political appeal of Labor. Since the 1990s Semaphore has seen an influx of urban professionals, and whilst this diminished the Labor vote it did not increase the Liberal vote proportionally. In recent years the Labor margin of both seats has diminished due to new and expensive housing in West Lakes , Port Adelaide and New Port (a residential suburb created in 2007 on land once used by maritime facilities). The 157 and 333 buses have stops on Military Road . The 352 and 353 buses have stops on Semaphore Road. The Glanville railway station

2754-518: The 924 children who had died while in state care was manifestly inadequate. The report included 54 recommendations, intended to improve many aspects of children in care. These included amendments to the Children's Protection Act 1993 , various improvements to the practices of Families SA , the creation of a Youth Council to directly advise the Minister for Families and Communities, and many others. As

2835-590: The Australian state of South Australia . It is located on the Gulf St Vincent coastline of the Lefevre Peninsula about 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) from the Adelaide city centre . Semaphore was first surveyed for sale in 1849, at which time it was isolated by swamps to the south and the Port River to the east. In 1851, George Coppin , a prominent publican, theatrical entrepreneur and actor, built

2916-701: The Ministry of Justice in matters of property only. However, changes in Israel and other countries along with public pressure, appeals to the courts by social organizations, academic studies and the State Comptroller's 2004 report led to the decision to broaden the scope of supervision to include personal matters as well, to ensure that the guardians take care of all areas of life, including medical care, personal care, suitable housing, work and employment, social and recreational activities, etc., taking account of

2997-482: The Semaphore Surf Life Saving club, with the swimming flags often being placed 50m south of the jetty or outside the club at Point Malcolm (1.5 km (0.93 mi) south of the jetty). The beach is wide, with a large amount of wide sand. The surf is low and good for swimming, but surfing is generally not possible. Sandbars extend out a considerable distance, with holes, troughs and channels in

3078-477: The bars creating the major safety hazard on a generally safe beach. Other substantial hazards on the beach are jumping from the jetty (the depth of the water under the jetty varies considerably during the day and between visits) and non-swimmers climbing on the groyne at Semaphore South finding themselves cut off from land by a rising tide. The jetty is the focus of cultural events such as the annual Kite Festival and Greek Festival. The local public primary school

3159-487: The best interest of abused and neglected children. The program defines a child's best interest as a safe, permanent home. Guardians ad litem can be appointed by the court to represent the interests of mentally ill or disabled persons. For example, the Code of Virginia requires that the court appoint a "discreet and competent attorney-at-law" or "some other discreet and proper person" to serve as guardian ad litem to protect

3240-492: The best solution to supporting an individual who demonstrates functional incapacity, one might consider exploring alternative solutions before seeking legal guardianship. The Korean Family Courts, typically, has the authority to appoint a guardian in Korea. A general adult guardian is one who is in charge of both the ward's financial interests and personal welfare. The Korean family court, or one of its branches, has authority over

3321-458: The child's natural guardians. Most jurisdictions recognise that the parents of a child are the natural guardians of the child, and that the parents may designate who shall become the child's legal guardian in the event of death, typically subject to the approval of the court. The court may appoint a guardian for a minor if their parents are disabled or deceased or if the minor's parents cannot properly manage their child's safety and well-being. If

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3402-466: The conclusion that in a number of cases the courts did not properly oversee these arrangements. In 2018, the investigative documentary "The Guardians" was published, alleging "legal kidnapping of elderly people" in Nevada by private guardianship businesses with no familial or other preexisting relations to their wards, seeking to economically profit from seniors' savings. A minor child's parents are

3483-468: The confidence of a section of the community who had never before been able to speak about their experiences". In June 2010 he was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Adelaide "for his distinguished creative contributions in the service of society". Mullighan died on 15 September 2011 in Adelaide , aged 72, after a long battle with cancer. His wife, Jan, and five sons survived him. He

3564-604: The cost, or the court may order a particular party to pay the fees. Volunteer guardians ad litem and those that volunteer though a CASA program need to make sure that they do not engage in the unauthorized practice of law. Therefore, when they appear in court (even if they are an attorney) as a volunteer GAL, it is best practice to be represented by an attorney and have attorneys file motions on their behalf. Guardians ad litem are also appointed in cases where there has been an allegation of child abuse , child neglect , PINS , juvenile delinquency , or dependency. In these situations,

3645-439: The court determines an individual is incapacitated, the court then determines whether a guardian is necessary, the extent of the guardian's legal authority, (e.g. a guardian may be needed for the person's finances but not for the person) and, if so, who the guardian should be. The determination of whether a guardianship is necessary may consider a number of factors, including whether there is a lesser restrictive alternative, such as

3726-477: The courts failed to adequately screen guardians ahead of time and appointed individuals with criminal convictions or significant financial problems, and in 12 of 20 cases, the courts failed to oversee guardians once they had been appointed. In October 2017, The New Yorker published an article looking at the situation in Nevada in which professional guardians sometimes have a number of clients, and argued toward

3807-664: The death of children in care. Then Education Minister Jay Weatherill played a key role in establishing inquiry. The Inquiry had cross-partisan support as well as from nearly all of the media. The final report of the Inquiry (also known as "the Mullighan Report"), published in March 2008, found "that in the past 65 years the State has failed to protect some of the children in its care from sexual abuse", and its record-keeping of

3888-596: The details of all vessels in Gulf St Vincent . It was also used to record information on water depth, tides and cargo loading. A Telegraph Office opened in 1856 and became a Post and Telegraph Office in March 1871. In 1875, the Time Ball Tower was erected adjacent to the Signal Station. The area was isolated from Port Adelaide by the Port River until 1859 when a wooden bridge, later replaced by

3969-473: The guardian ad litem is charged to represent the best interests of the minor child, which can differ from the position of the state or government agency as well as the interest of the parent or guardian. These guardians ad litem vary by jurisdiction and can be volunteer advocates or attorneys. For example, in North Carolina, trained GAL volunteers are paired with attorney advocates to advocate for

4050-552: The guardianship court ( Betreuungsgericht ). Professional guardians (Berufsbetreuer) normally hold university degrees in law or social work. In Israel, over 50,000 adults have had legal guardians appointed for them; 85% of them have family members as their guardians, and 15% have professional guardians. Until 2014, guardians (the term there is " Apotropos ") were supervised by the Office of the Administrator General at

4131-448: The heritage-listed Semaphore Library ). The road link to Port Adelaide allowed for more convenient commuting from Semaphore to the commercial area, and contributed to increased residential development in the area, as well as churches, schools and pubs. This was further augmented by the construction in 1878 of a railway , which attracted affluent holiday-makers to the seaside. Carnivals, sideshows and open air cinemas were opened, and 1917

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4212-826: The individual modify their environment to promote their success. For example, if a family member is concerned that their loved one with reduced functional capacity might engage in an unsafe behavior (e.g., leaving the gas stove on), this family member can reduce the opportunity for this behavior (e.g., removing the gas stove) without court involvement. This technique allows individuals to support and empower loved ones who are cognitively impaired. Finally, employing community services that will alleviate stressors of daily living may allow an alleged ward to maintain their autonomy. For example, certain volunteer organizations provide services such as telephone check-ins and home visits, and many medical or mental health professionals offer in-home services. In summary, while guardianship sometimes offers

4293-408: The interests of a person under a disability. Guardians ad litem are sometimes appointed in probate matters to represent the interests of unknown or unlocated heirs to an estate. When a settlement is reached in personal injury or medical malpractice cases involving claims brought on behalf of a minor or an incapacitated plaintiff, courts normally appoint a guardian ad litem to review the terms of

4374-473: The interests of children in cases where the child's wishes differ from those of either parent, known as a Section 16.4 case. The posts are filled by senior social workers with experience in family law proceedings. In 2006, a legal status of "special guardianship" was introduced (using powers delegated by the Adoption and Children Act 2002 ) to allow for a child to be cared for by a person with rights similar to

4455-583: The judicial system, especially with regard to sentencing Aboriginal defendants. He nominated Aboriginal Justices of the Peace , researched traditional Aboriginal ways of dealing with offenders , advocated for court interpreters of Aboriginal languages , and promoted the idea of restorative justice . From 2002 to 2005 he was Chair of the Centre for Restorative Justice at OARS (Offenders Aid & Rehabilitation Services of SA). Although retired, Mullighan accepted

4536-428: The most use of his or her remaining capacity and choose a suitable guardian. The court has the power to decide the beginning of guardianship, the choice of a guardian, change of guardian, cessation of guardianship, the extent of the legal representative's authority, etc. Guardians ad litem are employed by Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS) , a non-departmental public body , to represent

4617-587: The orchestra run by the Theatre Royal in Hindley Street after having a family and being unable to travel with the larger orchestra. Mullighan attended Largs Bay Primary School and then, from Grade 7, Pulteney Grammar School on South Terrace, Adelaide , winning a scholarship after around a year. He said that the school did not have a good academic reputation in those days, and he was a poor scholar. He did not complete matriculation, but instead got

4698-666: The parties in the suit, and often enjoys quasi-judicial immunity from any action from the parties involved in a particular case. Qualifications for becoming recognized as a GAL could differ in some states. In, for instance, North Carolina, an applicant (volunteer) must go through a background check and complete 30 hours of training. In Minnesota, the minimum qualifications to become a GAL are Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, education, nursing, criminal justice, law or child-related discipline and some experience working with families and children or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. In addition, experience as

4779-530: The person's wishes and acting accordingly. The Office of the Administrator General (public guardian) at the Ministry of Justice is now implementing a system to supervise guardians in regard to personal matters in order to help identify situations in which guardians are not performing their duties adequately. The court-appointed guardian system in the Republic of Ireland was brought into law on

4860-413: The power to appoint a guardian for an individual in need of special protection. A guardian with responsibility for both the personal well-being and the financial interests of the ward is a general guardian . A person may also be appointed as a special guardian , having limited powers over the interests of the ward. A special guardian may, for example, be given the legal right to determine the disposition of

4941-532: The power to detain a person under the Act. For this purpose "convey" includes any other expression denoting removal from one place to another. The German guardianship law with regard to adults was completely changed in 1990. Guardianship ( Vormundschaft ) of an adult was renamed 'curatorship' ( Betreuung ), although it remains Vormundschaft for minors. When a person of full age who, as a result of mental disease or physical, mental or psychological handicap or otherwise

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5022-490: The predominantly steam-driven machines of the era. In the mid-1930s, the Great Depression brought a decline to Semaphore, with the tram service being closed down and the functions of the Signal Station and Time Ball Tower being moved to Outer Harbor , while the jetty was shortened due to storm damage, with repairs being considered unaffordable. Semaphore is bounded to the north by Union and Hargrave Streets, to

5103-611: The proposal of the noted gay activist and member of Seanad Éireann (the Irish Senate), David Norris . The Children Acts Advisory Board which was set up to advise the ministers of the government on policy development under the Child Care Act 1991 was then abolished in September 2011. Judges are responsible for appointing child guardians and can choose guardians from Barnardo's a children's charitable service or from among

5184-410: The relevant state or county family services agency, and in those cases assists in the protection of the minor child. Qualifications vary by state, ranging from no experience or qualification, volunteers to social workers to attorneys to others. The GAL's only job is to represent the minor children's best interest and advise the court. A guardian ad litem is an officer of the court, does not represent

5265-1020: The role of Commissioner for the Children in State Care Commission of Inquiry. This was initiated in November 2004 under the terms of the Commission of Inquiry (Children in State Care) Act 2004 , amended in 2007 by the Commission of Inquiry (Children in State Care and Children on APY Lands) Act 2004 , to include children not in state care, in Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY lands). and ordered an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse of children under state guardianship , as well as allegations of criminal conduct resulting in

5346-648: The self-employed guardians, who are mostly former social workers who have gone into private business since the legislation. Saudi Arabia has edited the law, and women in Saudi Arabia are no longer required to have a male guardian ( Wali ) to give permission for various government and economic transactions, as well as some personal life and health decisions. Swedish parental law ( the Parental Code ) regulates legal guardianship for both children and disabled adults. Legal guardianship for unaccompanied minors

5427-453: The settlement, and to ensure it is fair and in the best interests of the claimant. The settlement guardian ad litem thoroughly investigates the case, to determine whether the settlement amount is fair and reasonable. Because guardianship limits a ward's autonomy and ability to make certain life decisions, guardianship has the potential to damage a ward's health and well-being. As a result, individuals considering guardianship to support

5508-425: The south by Hart Street, to the west by Gulf St Vincent and to the east by Woolnough Road and Swan Terrace. Semaphore is primarily a residential suburb, although its seaside location makes it a popular local tourist destination, with numerous restaurants, takeaway food outlets and other tourism-oriented businesses. It is adjacent to Semaphore South , Glanville , Exeter and Largs Bay . The Semaphore jetty, which

5589-539: The use of an already existing power of attorney and health care proxy . In some cases, a guardianship dispute can become quite contentious and can result in litigation between a parent and adult children or between different siblings against each other in what is essentially a pre-probate dispute over a parent's wealth. A report published in 2010 by the U.S. Government Accountability Office looked at 20 selected closed cases in which guardians stole or otherwise improperly obtained assets from clients. In 6 of these 20 cases,

5670-430: The ward by this law, but some of them can be denied by other laws. A conservator is normally assigned with the approval of the ward. But if the physical conditions of the ward does not permit him to give such approval, a conservator can be assigned anyhow. Everything a conservator does for his ward have to be approved by him, or can be assumed to be approved by him. For more complex situations, like taking loans or selling of

5751-482: The ward owns substantial property, then the guardian may be required to give a surety bond to protect the ward in case dishonesty or incompetence on their part causes financial loss to the ward. The Latin legal term ad litem means "for the lawsuit" or "for the legal proceeding". A guardian ad litem is thus someone appointed to represent in court the interests of a person too vulnerable to represent themselves, typically due to youth or mental incapacity. Guardianship

5832-472: The ward's address and will hear the guardianship case. When the Family Court is not present in the ward's address, typically, a district court or a branch court has jurisdiction over the matter. Typically, after an evaluation of the ward's health by a doctor, the court proceedings begin. The court will often question the ward and hear his/her testimony regarding the guardianship. So that the ward can make

5913-476: The ward's property without being given any authority over the ward's person. Depending on the jurisdiction, a legal guardian may be called a " conservator ", "tutor", "custodian", or curator. Many jurisdictions and the Uniform Probate Code distinguish between a "guardian" or "guardian of the person" who is an individual with authority over and fiduciary responsibilities for the physical person of

5994-432: The ward, and a "conservator" or "guardian of the property" of a ward who has authority over and fiduciary responsibilities for significant property (often an inheritance or personal injury settlement) belonging to the ward. Some jurisdictions provide for public guardianship programs serving incapacitated adults or children. A guardian is a fiduciary and is held to a very high standard of care in exercising their powers. If

6075-672: Was also inaugural Chair of the Law Societys Advocacy Group from 1993 to 2002'. From 1993 to 1996 he was a member of the State Courts Administration Council, and in 2005 became Chair of the Forensic Science Advisory Committee. He mentored young lawyers, and was known for promoting Aboriginal reconciliation , and was co-chair of Reconciliation SA for several years. He promoted cultural awareness in

6156-612: Was completed in 1860, once stood at 652 m (2,150 ft) in length, but today is 585 m (1,930 ft). It overlooks the Fort Glanville steam train, which operates as a heritage item by the National Railway Museum . A World War I memorial clock was built in 1925 at the landward end of the jetty. The birthplace of Sir Ross Smith , the aviator who flew from the United Kingdom to Australia

6237-671: Was established on 17 January 1884. This centralised the local governance of Semaphore and its surrounds, which formerly had been part of the Lefevre's Peninsula and Glanville councils on the north and south of Semaphore, respectively. Semaphore now forms part of the City of Port Adelaide Enfield . In 1884 the Mechanics Institute was built, becoming the Semaphore Town Hall in 1889 (later Semaphore Cinema, and now

6318-480: Was given a state funeral , with a service held at St Peter's Cathedral in North Adelaide . Then Attorney-General of South Australia John Rau said that he had left an "enormous" legacy, including inspiring "countless young lawyers"'and "The community owes him a great debt for his painstaking and thorough work". Semaphore, South Australia Semaphore is a northwestern suburb of Adelaide in

6399-478: Was installed to cater for talkies . After a takeover by Greater Union Cinemas in 1946 it was renamed to Semaphore Odeon Cinema from 12 June 1952, eventually closing on 13 November 1976 due to declining audiences, with the building converted into a furniture shop. It was renovated and reopened as the Odeon Star on 19 December 1991, and enlarged and refurbished in 1997, becoming a three-screen cinema. It

6480-484: Was made Queen's Counsel in 1978, and in 1989 was appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court. He was Counsel Assisting in six Royal Commissions , and also acted for the victims of the 1983 Ash Wednesday bushfires in their compensation claims. He retired in 2004. At the time of his retirement, he said: I trust that the community will not always want to pursue the relentless goal of increasing punishment as

6561-542: Was part of the Wallis Cinemas chain for some time, but by 2009 was being run by independent operators. Semaphore's beach is the busiest of those on the LeFevre Peninsula, as it is the most convenient beach to people living in the northern suburbs of metropolitan Adelaide. There are large car parks on the foreshore to accommodate visitors. During weekends of the summer months the beach is patrolled by

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