Appointment of guardian ad litem or attorney.

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AK Code › Title 47 › Chapter 47.10 › Section 47.10.050

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(a) Whenever in the course of proceedings instituted under this chapter it appears to the court that the welfare of a child will be promoted by the appointment of an attorney to represent the child, the court may make the appointment. If it appears to the court that the welfare of a child in the proceeding will be promoted by the appointment of a guardian ad litem, the court shall make the appointment. Appointment of a guardian ad litem or attorney shall be made under the terms of AS 25.24.310 .

(b) [Repealed, § 55 ch 59 SLA 1996.]

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