Bijzondere curator
Special guardian ad litem
A person appointed by the court to represent the child's interests in a legal dispute.
A special guardian ad litem is an independent person appointed by the court to represent the interests of a minor child in legal proceedings. This may be necessary when the child's interests conflict with those of the parents. The special guardian conducts interviews with the child and parents and reports to the court. Often a behavioural expert or specialized lawyer is appointed as special guardian.
“The judge appointed a special guardian ad litem to investigate the child's wishes.”
Source: Art. 1:250 Dutch Civil Code
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