§26-17-612. Child as party; representation.  


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  • (a) A minor child is a permissible party, but is not a necessary party to a proceeding under this article.

    (b) The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem to represent a minor or incapacitated child if the child is a party or the court finds that the interests of the child are not adequately represented.

    (c) The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem to represent a defendant who is a minor and who is not otherwise represented by counsel.

(Act 2008-376, p. 666, §2.)