Section 14

For the purpose of any application under this Act, the Court may appoint some person or body to act as guardian ad litem of the child upon the hearing of the application. The guardian ad litem shall investigate the circumstances of the child and the applicant and all other matters relevant to

Adoption of Children

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the proposed adoption in order to safeguard the interests of the child by providing the requisite information to the Court.

Restriction on payments.