Utah § 81-5-612 - Minor child as party -- Representation.
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§ 81-5-612. Minor child as party -- Representation.
81-5-612. Minor child as party -- Representation.
| (1) | A minor child is a permissible party, but is not a necessary party to a proceeding under this part. |
| (2) | The tribunal may appoint an attorney guardian ad litem under Sections 78A-2-703 and 78A-2-803, or a private attorney guardian ad litem under Section 78A-2-705, to represent a minor child or an incapacitated child if the child is a party. |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 426, 2025 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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