South Carolina Statutes
§ 63-9-720 — Appointment of guardian ad litem.
South Carolina § 63-9-720
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 63-9-720 (2026).
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Before any hearing is held on the adoption or any matter related to the adoption, the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem for the adoptee as in other family court actions, and the adoptee must be served with a copy of the pleadings. However, if the adoptee is fourteen years of age or younger, the child may be served by service upon his guardian ad litem or other person with whom he resides.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 361, SECTION 2.
Nearby Sections
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§ 63-9-10
Short title.§ 63-9-1110
Adoption by stepparent or relative.§ 63-9-1120
Adult adoption.§ 63-9-1310
Declaration of purpose.§ 63-9-1370
Adoption services fees.§ 63-9-1510
Statewide adoption exchange.§ 63-9-1700
Short title.§ 63-9-1710
Purpose.§ 63-9-1720
Definitions.§ 63-9-1730
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