(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 Alaska Stat. § 25.24.310.

Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 47.10.050

  • child: means a person who is
    (A) under 18 years of age. See Alaska Statutes 47.10.990
  • court: means the superior court of the state. See Alaska Statutes 47.10.990
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • guardian: means a natural person who is legally appointed guardian of the child by the court. See Alaska Statutes 47.10.990
(b)[Repealed, Sec. 55 ch 59 SLA 1996].
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