A Utah Order Appointing Guardian Ad Item is a court order issued by a judge in a legal proceeding in the state of Utah. This order appoints a Guardian Ad Item (GAL), who is an attorney or other qualified individual that serves as a voice for a minor child or other protected party in a legal action. The GAL investigates the facts of the case and then makes recommendations to the court on the best interests of the child or protected party. The Utah Order Appointing Guardian Ad Item can be issued in a variety of legal proceedings, including adoption, divorce, child custody, guardianship, termination of parental rights, and abuse/neglect cases. There are two main types of Utah Order Appointing Guardian Ad Item: Temporary and Permanent. A Temporary Order Appointing Guardian Ad Item is issued when a GAL is needed for a short-term case, such as during a divorce or child custody action. A Permanent Order Appointing Guardian Ad Item is issued when a GAL is needed for a longer-term case, such as in an adoption or guardianship action. The Utah Order Appointing Guardian Ad Item is an important document that ensures the best interests of a protected party are represented in a legal proceeding.