California · Family Code

FAM §6229: A minor, under 12 years of age, accompanied by a duly appointed and acting guardian ad litem, shall be permitted to appear in court without counsel for the limited purpose of requesting or opposing a

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A child under 12 years old, with a court-appointed guardian ad litem present, may appear in court without a lawyer for limited purposes related to requesting or opposing certain matters.

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A minor, under 12 years of age, accompanied by a duly appointed and acting guardian ad litem, shall be permitted to appear in court without counsel for the limited purpose of requesting or opposing a request for a temporary restraining order or injunction, or both, under this division as provided in Section 374 of the Code of Civil Procedure.

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