Okla. Stat. tit. 10A, § 10A-1-8-108: Appointment of legal guardian – Appointment of

guardian ad litem.

A. The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem of the estate of

the child when necessary for the purpose of preserving the child's

property rights, securing for the child any benefits to which the

child may be entitled under social security programs, insurance,

claims against third parties, and otherwise, and receiving and

administering such funds or property for the care and education of

the child.

1. When the child is in the emergency or temporary custody of

the Department of Human Services, the court may appoint an attorney

or a parent as guardian ad litem of the estate of the child.

2. When a child is in the permanent legal custody of the

Department, the Director shall serve as the legal guardian of the

estate of the child until an attorney guardian ad litem is

appointed.

B. A copy of the order appointing a guardian ad litem shall be

provided to the Department.

C. When the appointment of a guardian ad litem is necessary,

the appointment may be made in the deprived case; provided, the

actions of the guardian ad litem shall be subject to the approval of

the court with jurisdiction to adjudicate the property interests of

the child.