# Alaska Stat. § 47.10.050: Appointment of guardian ad litem or attorney

> Alaska · Statutes · Reserved

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.050

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 47.10.050
- **Heading:** Appointment of guardian ad litem or attorney
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** Reserved
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 47 / Chapter 47.10 / Section 47.10.050

## Text

(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(b) [Repealed, § 55 ch 59 SLA 1996.]

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.005 Construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.005.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.010 Jurisdiction; guardians and attorneys; support.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.010.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.011 Children in need of aid.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.011.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.013 Abandonment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.013.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.014 Neglect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.014.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.015 Physical harm.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.015.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.019 Limitations on determinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.019.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.020 Investigation and petition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.020.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.030 Summons and custody of minor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.030.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.050 Appointment of guardian ad litem or attorney.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.050.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.070 Hearings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.070.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.080 Judgments and orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.080.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.081 Predisposition hearing reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.081.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.082 Health and safety of child and other considerations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.082.md)

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