Michigan Laws 722.630 – Lawyer-guardian ad litem
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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 722.630
- Child: means an individual under 18 years of age. See Michigan Laws 722.622
- Lawyer-guardian ad litem: means an attorney appointed under section 10 who has the powers and duties referenced by section 10. See Michigan Laws 722.622
In each case filed under this act in which judicial proceedings are necessary, the court shall appoint a lawyer-guardian ad litem to represent the child. A lawyer-guardian ad litem represents the child and has powers and duties in relation to that representation as set forth in section 17d of chapter XIIA of 1939 PA 288, MCL 712A.17d. All provisions of section 17d of chapter XIIA of 1939 PA 288, MCL 712A.17d, apply to a lawyer-guardian ad litem appointed under this act.