Section 37 of the Children and Family Services Act allows the Court to appoint a guardian ad litem for a child that is 12 years of age or older who is the subject of a Children and Family Services Act proceeding. The process for appointment and role of the guardian ad litem of a child under the Children and Family Services Act is governed by Civil Procedure Rule 60A.06.
To learn more about the role and appointment of a guardian ad litem, please review Part 5 of the Family Division Practice Memorandum.