Right to counsel
Wisconsin
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Legislation
, Termination of Parental Rights (Private) - Children
In both voluntary and involuntary termination of parental rights proceedings, the court must appoint a guardian ad litem for any child who is the subject of a contested adoption proceeding. Wis. Stat. § 48.235(1)(c). However, “[i]f the guardian ad litem determines that the best interests of the [child] are substantially inconsistent with the wishes of that [child], the guardian ad litem shall so inform the court and the court may appoint counsel to represent that [child].” Wis. Stat. § 48.235(3).
Appointment of Counsel: Yes
Qualified: Yes
