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· 6/17/1986

Norfolk Division of Social Services v. Unknown Father

Citations

  • 345 S.E.2d 533
  • 2 Va. App. 420
  • 1986 Va. App. LEXIS 289

How courts have described this case

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  • recognizing right and duty of guardian ad litem to protect interests of unknown father by appeal
  • finding an order entered without notice to, or endorsements by one party, was void
  • void order can be vacated at any time without regard to time limitation contained in Rule 1:1
  • guardian may be removed if he fails to faithfully represent his ward
  • guardian may be removed if he fails to faithfully represent his ward

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Judges: Hodges

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