Guardian ad litem for minor children

767.407 Guardian ad litem for minor children. (1) APPOINTMENT. (a) The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem for a minor child in any action affecting the family if any of the following conditions exists: 1. The court has reason for special concern as to the welfare of a minor child. 2. Except as provided in par. (am), the legal custody or physical placement of the child is contested. (am) The court is not required to appoint a guardian ad litem under par. (a) 2. if all of the following apply: 1. Legal custody or physical placement is contested in an action to modify legal custody or physical placement under s.