The California Application For Appointment Of Guardian Ad Item For Minor And Order is a legal document used in California courts to appoint a Guardian Ad Item (GAL) for a minor. A GAL is a person appointed by the court to represent the interests of a minor in a legal proceeding. The application must be filed with the court and must include the facts of the case, the minor's best interests, and the qualifications of the proposed GAL. The court will review the application and order the appointment of the GAL if the court finds that the appointment is in the best interest of the minor. The GAL will then be responsible for protecting the interests of the minor in the legal proceeding. There are two types of California Application For Appointment Of Guardian Ad Item For Minor And Order: one for guardianship proceedings and one for conservatorship proceedings. The guardianship application is used when the minor is a minor with no living parent or guardian, or when a parent or guardian is unable to act in the best interest of the minor. The conservatorship application is used when a minor is in need of financial management or other care due to disability or a similar circumstance.