Tennessee § 34-1-125 - Attorney ad litem.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 34-1-125 — Attorney ad litem., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34-1-125. Attorney ad litem.
The court shall appoint an attorney ad litem to represent the respondent on the respondent's request, upon the recommendation of the guardian ad litem or if it appears to the court to be necessary to protect the rights or interests of the respondent. The attorney ad litem shall be an advocate for the respondent in resisting the requested relief. The cost of the attorney ad litem shall be charged against the assets of the respondent. Acts 1992, ch. 794, § 26; T.C.A. § 34-11-125 .
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 34-1-125 cover?
Section 34-1-125 ("Attorney ad litem.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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