(a) A minor child is a permissible party, but is not a necessary party to a proceeding under this article. (b) The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem to represent a minor or incapacitated child if the child is a party or the court finds that the interests of the child are not adequately represented. (c) The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem to represent a defendant who is a minor and who is not otherwise represented by counsel.
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