In Re J (A Minor) (Adoption: Appointment of Guardian ad Litem): CA 19 Mar 1999

In contested adoption proceedings the choice of guardian ad litem was entirely a matter for the judge. A guardian with good and long standing knowledge of the child would not be set aside for allegations of bias rejected by the judge.

Citations:

Times 19-Mar-1999

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Children, Adoption

Updated: 10 May 2022; Ref: scu.81952