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Guardian ad Litem

The child's interest representative in court.

In proceedings concerning children, the court can appoint a guardian ad litem to support the child, formerly called the 'child's lawyer.' This person represents the child's interests alone and brings the child's perspective and welfare into the proceedings.

The relevant statutes

§ 158 FamFG

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