Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 722.630 (2026)

Lawyer-guardian ad litem.

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CHILD PROTECTION LAW

Act 238 of 1975

722.630 Lawyer-guardian ad litem.

Sec. 10.

In each case filed under this act in which judicial proceedings are necessary, the court shall appoint a lawyer-guardian ad litem to represent the child. A lawyer-guardian ad litem represents the child and has powers and duties in relation to that representation as set forth in section 17d of chapter XIIA of 1939 PA 288, MCL 712A.17d. All provisions of section 17d of chapter XIIA of 1939 PA 288, MCL 712A.17d, apply to a lawyer-guardian ad litem appointed under this act.

History: 1975, Act 238, Eff. Oct. 1, 1975 ;-- Am. 1998, Act 483, Eff. Mar. 1, 1999

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 2002–2002 · leading case: In Re Amb, 640 N.W.2d 262 (Mich. Ct. App. 2002).

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In Re Amb, 640 N.W.2d 262 (Mich. Ct. App. 2002). · cites it 7× “When this case was pending in February 1999, MCL 722.630 186 enumerated more specific duties for an attorney appointed under the Child Protection Law.”

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