The South Carolina Oath of Guardian Ad Item is an oath taken by a guardian ad item (GAL) when they are appointed by the court to represent a minor child or an incapacitated adult. The oath is a solemn vow to act in the best interests of the person they are representing, and requires the guardian ad item to be knowledgeable of the laws that apply to the situation and to act in accordance with them. The Oath of Guardian Ad Item ensures that the guardian ad item is responsible and accountable for their actions and decisions, and that they will act in an ethical and professional manner. There are two types of South Carolina Oath of Guardian Ad Item: the Oath of Guardian Ad Item for a Minor and the Oath of Guardian Ad Item for an Incapacitated Adult. The Oath of Guardian Ad Item for a Minor includes a promise to act in the best interests of the child and to make sound decisions on their behalf. The Oath of Guardian Ad Item for an Incapacitated Adult is similar, but includes a promise to act in the best interests of the adult and to make sound decisions on their behalf.