Pennsylvania § 5335 - Counsel for child.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5335 — Counsel for child., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5335. Counsel for child.
(a) Appointment.--The court may appoint counsel to represent the child if the court determines that the appointment will assist in resolving the issues in the custody proceeding. If a child has legal counsel and a guardian ad litem, counsel shall represent the legal interests of the child and the guardian ad litem shall represent the best interests of the child.
(b) Abuse.--Substantial allegations of abuse constitute a reasonable basis for appointing counsel for the child.
(c) Not subject to examination.--Counsel appointed by the court for the child shall not be subject to examination unless such counsel testifies in the matter.
(d) Costs.--The court may order a party to pay all or part of the costs of appointing counsel for the child under this section.
(Apr. 15, 2024, P.L.24, No.8, eff. 120 days)
2024 Amendment. Act 8 amended subsec. (b). See section 1 of Act 8 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to findings and declarations.
Cross References. Section 5335 is referred to in section 5334 of this title.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 5335
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5335 cover?
Section 5335 ("Counsel for child.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 5335?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 5335 apply to my situation?
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