Discretionary appointment of attorney ad litem
Utah
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Legislation
, Parentage - Petitioner or Child
In parentage matters, the “minor child is a permissible party, but is not a necessary party[.]” Utah Code § 81-5-612(1). In such matters, the statute provides, “The tribunal may appoint an attorney guardian ad litem under Sections 78A-2-703 and 78A-2-803, or a private attorney guardian ad litem under Section 78A-2-705, to a minor child or an incapacitated child if the child is a party.” Utah Code § 81-5-612(2).
Appointment of Counsel: Discretionary
Qualified: Yes
