Pennsylvania law sections 2741 and 2742 outline the rules for legal representation and costs in domestic relations proceedings related to agreements. Parties generally do not have a right to court-appointed counsel, but courts may appoint guardians ad litem for children or minors involved. Additionally, courts can award attorney fees and costs if a case is deemed frivolous or insubstantial.
Generally, parties involved in proceedings under sections 2737, 2738, and 2739 are not entitled to court-appointed counsel, but guardians ad litem can be appointed for children or minors.
The court may appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the interests of a child or a sibling under 18 seeking to enforce or discontinue an agreement, often using the same attorney involved in dependency or parental rights cases.
Yes, if the court finds that your action was wholly insubstantial, frivolous, or not in good faith, it may award attorney fees and costs to the prevailing party.
These laws apply to proceedings involving modification, enforcement, or discontinuance of agreements under sections 2737, 2738, and 2739 of Pennsylvania Title 23 - Domestic Relations.