Joiner Ex Rel. Rivas v. Rivas

Decided 2000-08-15

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BURNETT, Justice: Petitioner appeals a ruling of the Court of Appeals requiring the appointment of an additional guardian ad litem whenever a termination of parental rights (TPR) action is brought by a child’s guardian ad litem in an abuse and neglect case. We reverse. FACTS Robert Alex Rivas (Alex), was removed from his home by the Lexington County Department of Social Services (DSS) i…

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