South Carolina Statutes
§ 63-3-810 — Appointment.
(A)In a private action before the family court in which custody or visitation of a minor child is an issue, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem only when it determines that:
(1)without a guardian ad litem, the court will likely not be fully informed about the facts of the case and there is a substantial dispute which necessitates a guardian ad litem; or (2) both parties consent to the appointment of a guardian ad litem who is approved by the court.
(B)The court has absolute discretion in determining who will be appointed as a guardian ad litem in each case. A guardian ad litem must be appointed to a case by a court order.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 361, SECTION 2.
Nearby Sections
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§ 63-3-10
Family courts created.§ 63-3-20
Family court judges.§ 63-3-30
Judges' qualifications and terms.§ 63-3-310
Administration of family court system.§ 63-3-320
Rotation of judges.§ 63-3-330
Assignment of cases.§ 63-3-340
Temporary assignment of judges.§ 63-3-350
Physical facilities.§ 63-3-360
Expenses of family courts.§ 63-3-370
Fees and costs.§ 63-3-40
Initial election.§ 63-3-50
Compensation of judges.§ 63-3-510
Exclusive original jurisdiction.§ 63-3-520
Traffic and wildlife jurisdiction.§ 63-3-530
Jurisdiction in domestic matters.