750 ILCS 46/613

in effect

(750 ILCS 46/613) Sec. 613. Child as party; representation. (a) A minor child is a permissible party, but is not a necessary party to a proceeding under this Article. (b) The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem, child's representative, or attorney for the child to represent a minor or incapacitated child if the child is a party or the court finds that the interests of the child are not adequately represented. (Source: P.A. 99-85, eff. 1-1-16.)

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