Legal Opinion
Department of Human Services v. K. L. W.
Court of Appeals of Oregon
Decided October 24, 2012No. 080108J; 080108JB9; A149505, A149915PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtNakamoto, J.
Father appeals the juvenile court’s corrected order appointing a guardian ad litem and stipulated judgment terminating his parental rights as to his daughter, L, on the ground of unfitness, ORS 419B.504. Father advances two assignments of error. First, father contends that the juvenile court erred in appointing a guardian ad litem to represent him pursuant to ORS 419B.231 because he was able to properly give direction and assistance to his attorney on decisions related to his termination proceeding. Second, father contends that, because the appointment of a guardian ad litem was unnecessary,…
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