Right to guardian ad litem

In actions brought under the Uniform Parentage Act, "commenced under sections 210.817 to 210.852", the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem for the child "if child abuse or neglect is alleged, or if the child is named as a defendant, or if the court determines that the interests of the child and his or her next friend are in conflict." Mo. Stat. 210.830.  A Supreme Court rule clarifies that “When appointing a guardian ad litem for a child, the court shall only appoint a lawyer licensed by the Supreme Court who has completed the training required by these standards.”  Mo. Sup. Ct., Standards with Comments for Guardians Ad Litem in Missouri, Standard 1.0.