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HomeFamily CodeDiv. 12Pt. 4Ch. 1§ 7804 Child Representative Appointment

§ 7804 Child Representative Appointment

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§ 7804 Child Representative Appointment

Key Takeaways

  • •The court can pick someone to help a child in a court case.
  • •The court can decide how to tell people about the case.
  • •This is to make sure the child is protected and heard.

Example

A kid is in a court case about where they will live.

The judge can choose a grown-up, like a lawyer, to help the kid speak up in court. The judge can also decide who needs to know about the case.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 7804 Child Representative Appointment

In a proceeding under this part, the court may appoint a suitable party to act in behalf of the child and may order such further notice of the proceedings to be given as the court deems proper. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 21, 2026

Key Terms

proceedingsuitable partychildfurther noticecourt deems proper

Related Statutes

  • § 7802 Terminating Parental Rights
  • § 7806 No Filing Fee
  • § 8602 Child Adoption Consent Requirement
  • § 1500 Marital Property Agreements
  • § 1501 Minor Marital Property Agreements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Family Code. Section 7804.
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