816. Where, in a proceeding, the judge or the court finds that the interest of a child is at stake and that it is necessary for the safeguard of that interest that the child be represented, he or it may, even of his or its own motion, adjourn the hearing of the application until an attorney is appointed to represent the child.
The court may also make any expedient order to ensure that the child is represented; in particular, it may rule on the amount of the fees payable to the child’s attorney and determine who is liable for their payment.
1965 (1st sess.), c. 80, a. 816; 1982, c. 17, s. 29.