Cooper played through 1987 and hit .298 /.337/.466 with 2,192 hits for his career (he slipped below .300 in his final season). His one year on the ballot in 1993 added up to nothing, but he later surfaced as the manager of the Astros, piloting the team from late 2007 to late '09.
The term ad litem simply means âfor the suitâ. An attorney ad litem may be appointed or assigned in family law cases or probate cases where representation is deemed necessary by a judge. While the Texas Family Code does not specifically define the role, the Texas Probate Code provides a definition that is generally accepted in family law cases:
Q. What is a Guardian ad Litem? In certain domestic relations and juvenile court proceedings, a Guardian ad Litem is an attorney or Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) appointed by the court to represent the best interest of the minor child(ren) until discharged by the court. Q. Do the parents have to request a Guardian ad Litem? No. A Court can appoint a Guardian ad Litem at the request of either parent, or upon the Courtâs own motion. Q. What are the duties of the Guardian ad Litem? Generally, a Guardian ad Litem is required to perform certain basic duties.