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Rule 40A - Appointment of Guardians Ad Litem in Custody Proceedings
Section 12 - Appeals by Guardian Ad Litem

Section 12 - Appeals by Guardian Ad Litem

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As amended through January 18, 2024
Section 12 - Appeals by Guardian Ad Litem

The guardian ad litem shall not initiate an appeal. Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, the guardian ad litem may appeal the trial court's ruling on any matter adjudicated under Section 4(d) and also may appeal the trial court's ruling following a hearing specified in Section 1 l(h). Upon appeal of the matter by one of the parties, however, the guardian ad litem shall have the right to receive notice of the appeal and may participate in the appeal as any other party, including but not limited to, filing briefs, motions and making oral arguments.