In Re the Marriage of Sorensen

Opinion by

Judge FURMAN.

In this dissolution of marriage proceeding, Michelle L. Sorensen (wife) appeals from the permanent orders. We remand for further proceedings. ‘

I. Background

This case concerns the limits of the trial court's discretionary authority to appoint a guardian ad litem for a spouse allegedly suffering from a mental illness during a domestic relations proceeding.

Before the permanent orders hearing, wife's first attorney filed a motion for appointment of a guardian ad litem based upon his belief that wife's mental illness prevented her from making decisions in her own interests.…