Rights as a Party

In addition to the rights set forth in Rule 907.01 and any other rights set forth in statute, court order, or Rule, in every case in which a guardian ad litem is a party, the guardian ad litem shall have the right to: (a) legal representation; (b) be present at all hearings; (c) conduct discovery; (d) bring motions before the court; (e) participate in settlement agreements; (f) subpoena witnesses; (g) make argument in support of or against the petition; (h) present evidence; (i) cross-examine witnesses; (j) request review of the referee's findings and recommended order; (k) request review of the court's disposition upon a showing of a substantial change of circumstances or that the previous disposition was inappropriate; (l) bring post-trial motions; and (m) appeal from orders of the court. The exercise of these rights shall not constitute the unauthorized practice of law. (Amended effective January 1, 1999; renumbered and amended effective January 1, 2005.)