# Alaska Adoption R. 7: Rule 7. Guardians Ad Litem

> Alaska · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_ADOPT_R7

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Adoption R. 7
- **Heading:** Rule 7. Guardians Ad Litem
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alaska Rules of Court / Alaska Adoption Rules / Alaska Adoption R. 7

## Text

(a) When Appointed. The court may appoint a guardian
ad litem for a child in an adoption proceeding when necessary
to promote the child’s best interests.
(b) Appointment. Guardians ad litem will be appointed
in accordance with the provisions of AS 25.23.100 and
Administrative Rule 12. The court shall specify the duties of
the guardian ad litem and the duration of the appointment in its
order of appointment.
(c) Service. A guardian ad litem is a party and must be
served with pleadings and notices according to the civil rules.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Adoption R. 1 Rule 1. Title—Scope—Construction—Situations Not Covered by the Rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_ADOPT_R1.md)
- [Alaska Adoption R. 2 Rule 2. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_ADOPT_R2.md)
- [Alaska Adoption R. 3 Rule 3. Appointment and Authority of Masters](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_ADOPT_R3.md)
- [Alaska Adoption R. 4 Rule 4. Authority of District Court Judges and Magistrate Judges](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_ADOPT_R4.md)
- [Alaska Adoption R. 5 Rule 5. Venue](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_ADOPT_R5.md)
- [Alaska Adoption R. 6 Rule 6. Petitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_ADOPT_R6.md)
- [Alaska Adoption R. 7 Rule 7. Guardians Ad Litem](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_ADOPT_R7.md)
- [Alaska Adoption R. 8 Rule 8. Right to Counsel](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_ADOPT_R8.md)
- [Alaska Adoption R. 9 Rule 9. Consents—Relinquishments](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_ADOPT_R9.md)
- [Alaska Adoption R. 10 Rule 10. Notice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_ADOPT_R10.md)
- [Alaska Adoption R. 11 Rule 11. Hearings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_ADOPT_R11.md)
- [Alaska Adoption R. 12 Rule 12. Tribal Intervention and Removal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_ADOPT_R12.md)
- [Alaska Adoption R. 13 Rule 13. Decree of Termination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_ADOPT_R13.md)
- [Alaska Adoption R. 14 Rule 14. Decree of Adoption](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_ADOPT_R14.md)

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