D. G. v. Superior Court

Opinion

MORRIS, J.

In this action petitioner seeks a writ of mandate to compel respondent court to vacate its order denying petitioner’s motion to replace John B. Koughan as guardian ad litem for petitioner’s minor child. The child has been named as a plaintiff in an action to establish paternity, for child support, and for reimbursement of welfare funds expended by the County of Orange for the support of the minor.

Petitioner has received welfare funds for support of herself and the minor child since September 7, 1978; the child was born on April 12, 1979. When petitioner initially applied for…