- Statute
- Philippine Family Code
- Article
- Art. 222
- Topic
- Appointment of a guardian for the child's property
- Status
- In force
- Year
- 1987
The provision
The courts may appoint a guardian of the child's property or a guardian ad litem when the best interests of the child so requires. (317)
Intellegal Wiki · In plain terms
Courts are authorized to appoint a guardian over a child's property, or a guardian ad litem to represent the child in a case, whenever doing so is needed to protect the child's best interests. This lets a judge safeguard a minor's property and legal standing when circumstances require independent oversight.
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